Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual for the role of Senior Program Coordinator on the Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) Program. This role will be based in Port Moresby and reserved for PNG citizens only.
Location: Brisbane
Full-time
2-year fixed term contract
Must have valid work rights in Australia
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The Opportunity:
The Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC), based in Brisbane, plays a vital role in Australia’s rapid and coordinated humanitarian response across the Indo-Pacific. As Response Coordinator, you will contribute to HLC’s humanitarian response and service order management activities by providing essential operational and administrative support.
Reporting to the Humanitarian Response Lead, you will work closely with and support the Response Operations Managers in the delivery of HLC activities and activations. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to assist with logistics planning, coordination, deployment, and operational readiness across the program. You will also engage with key partners, including DFAT, ADF, and humanitarian organisations, helping to ensure the timely and flexible delivery of emergency relief.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in humanitarian logistics, working as part of a high-performing team and contributing to the effective delivery of emergency supplies to communities in need.
The purpose of these Terms of Reference (ToR) is to engage an Independent Evaluation Committee Member to support a live procurement process being led by the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF).
Background
VNPF has approached a number of firms to undertake a comprehensive business case study on establishing a VNPF superannuation entity in Australia. The proposed purpose of establishing the entity is to provide an option for Pacific-Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme workers and Vanuatu diaspora.
The objectives of the business case study engagement are to:
a) Assess the feasibility of establishing a superannuation entity in Australia for ni-Vanuatu citizens and recommend possible short-term (Trustee arrangements) and long-term (VNPF Registered Superannuation Entity) options as well to undertake an assessment of how these options could interact with future portability arrangements between Australia and Vanuatu.
b) Produce a business case for recommended short- and long-term options outlining strategic goals, a proposed governance structure, legal, financial and marketing considerations and a draft implementation roadmap.
About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.
Timor Leste Scale Up
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão released a joint statement on 21 December 2024 announcing bilateral funding of nearly A$50m (A$48.6m) for the Timor-Leste-Australia Labour Mobility and Skills Partnership, to equip Timorese workers with job-ready skills and provide them with more employment opportunities. The Partnership will help contribute to long term economic growth for Timor Leste and will assist the country to achieve its target of 10,000 workers in the PALM scheme by 2027-28.
This Opportunity
The Infrastructure Advisor will be responsible for providing strategic and technical advice to DFAT on infrastructure investments, primarily a new centre for labour mobility operations for the Timor-Leste Government’s Secretariate of State for Employment and Vocational Training.
This role will be required for up to 90 days in the current financial year.
Leadership Program Coordinator – ASEAN-Australia Centre Leadership Program
About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor-Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.
Timor-Leste Scale Up
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão released a joint statement on 21 December 2024 announcing bilateral funding of nearly A$50m (A$48.6m) for the Timor-Leste-Australia Labour Mobility and Skills Partnership, to equip Timorese workers with job-ready skills and provide them with more employment opportunities. The Partnership will help contribute to long term economic growth for Timor-Leste and will assist the country to achieve its target of 10,000 workers in the PALM scheme by 2027-28.
This Opportunity
The Timor-Leste Scale Up Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Timor-Leste Scale Up project. This will be achieved by managing project activities, a comprehensive budget, and a dedicated team, while adhering to established project management methodologies. The project manager will also pay a key role in quality reporting and risk management.
The role reports to the Labour Mobility Regional Manager (RM) based in Brisbane, whilst receiving regular guidance on policy, internal political sensitives and potential risks from the PLMSP Engagement Manager based in Timor-Leste.
This is a 2-year fixed term contract with opportunity for extension.
Investing in Women is looking for a Philippine-based proponent to develop a gender-informed, life-cycle responsive roadmap to improve women’s workforce participation in the Philippines.
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, you will be working with a dynamic team, providing day-to-day support for program activity implementation.
Bougainville and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Hybrid)
2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
Open to both International and National Candidates
Disability Inclusion Advisor
About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program’s (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.
This Opportunity
The Disability Inclusion Adviser will be responsible for providing strategic and responsive advice on disability inclusion. This role will support the development and implementation of PLMSP’s GEDSI Strategy and related initiatives, with a focus on disability inclusion approaches, priorities, and activities.
This is a Short Term Consultant Opportunity required for approx. 45 days up until June 2026.
