• Location: Canberra, Australia
• Commencement: June 2026 
• Duration of contract: 12 months to 30 June 2027
• Open to those with full work rights for Australia

About the Program

The Australia Pacific Leaders Program (APLP) is an Australian Government initiative that seeks to empower current and emerging Pacific leaders to deliver outcomes in their communities, strengthen their skills and build relationships with Australian agencies and institutions. 

Activities include study tours, high-level visits, professional development and support for locally led projects, including assistance to deliver community-level initiatives.

APLP aims to:

• empower leaders to deliver practical outcomes in their communities
• build stronger, long-term relationships between Pacific leaders and Australia
• strengthen leadership capability across the Pacific. 

PLMSP is seeking a Visa Processing Officer to be based within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Overseas Employment Division). The Visa Processing Officer supports the end-to-end mobilisation of workers under the PALM scheme, ensuring all visa and documentation requirements are completed accurately and on time. The role works closely with the Overseas Employment Division (OED), Approved Employers, and Australian Immigration to coordinate visa applications, resolve issues, and facilitate smooth deployment of worker groups.

Job Brief
The Australia‑Pacific Partnerships Platform invites expressions of interest for the Program Director role to provide strategic leadership and support to adviser‑led economic governance and development initiatives across small Pacific states

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP) 

• Seeking suitably qualified applicants to provide leadership, accountability and technical oversight to the new National Tertiary Hospital Master Plan Program.
• Must have 10+ years of demonstrated senior-level experience in infrastructure program or project management in complex environments.
• Long Term Personnel – commencing July, contract to 31 December 27 (likely to extend). Timeframe subject to program extension.
• Open to International and National applicants
• Based in Suva, Fiji
• Apply online by submitting a cover letter addressing how you meet the selection criteria of this role and an up-to-date comprehensive CV.

FPSP Overview: 

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, or the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government investment that will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with the Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan. 

The Platform supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, climate and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs. 

The Platform has three functional Outcomes: 

1. The Platform has delivered its sector program outcomes, including through supporting strategic coherence, planning, partnerships management, data and learning across the portfolio of investments.
2. The Platform has prioritised gender equality and disability-inclusive development, and climate and disaster resilience, in its systems and practices. This includes in how it undertakes sector programming and its engagement with selected Government of Fiji agencies.
3. The Platform administers timely and efficient programming that is: value for money; maximises use of local supply chains; and supports good governance and public diplomacy, effective decision making and risk management. 

Infrastructure Programs Overview:

The Australian Government is currently delivering three social infrastructure programs (Infrastructure Programs) in Fiji: 

• The New National Tertiary Hospital Master Plan Program will deliver a comprehensive masterplan for a new national referral hospital.
• Fiji Social Infrastructure Program (FSIP) will support upgrades to school infrastructure, commencing with priority schools identified through an audit of Suva-Nausori school infrastructure; and provide technical assistance to the Ministries of Education and Health to uplift their systems, process and capacity for maintenance and upgrades over the medium term. 

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Full time opportunity in Apia, Samoa. Locally based role.

We are seeking a Finance Specialist to join our high‑performing team and support the delivery of the Kiribati Australia Infrastructure (Te KAI) Program.

In this role, you will lead financial modelling and planning for annual and multi‑year work plans, manage expenditure and forecasting, and ensure all financial activities are compliant with DFAT requirements, program policies, and contractual obligations. You will work closely with the Team Leader, Operations Manager, Project Managers and partners to provide high‑quality financial advice, reporting and risk management across program activities.

You will enjoy a broad, hands‑on role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure that meets the needs of I‑Kiribati communities. This role is open to I‑Kiribati nationals only.

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The opportunity

• Lead financial operations and planning for a flagship infrastructure program in Betio, Kiribati.
• Work alongside committed and professional colleagues delivering meaningful outcomes for communities.
• Locally engaged, full‑time role commencing as soon as possible.
• Be part of a program delivering high‑quality, climate‑resilient and inclusive infrastructure for I‑Kiribati people.

The Head of Climate Resilient Development leads KINETIK’s climate-resilient and low-emissions portfolio, providing strategic and technical oversight across priority sectors based in Jakarta, Indonesia.