Palladium International

Events Coordinator - PLMSP

Posted
4 December 2025 10:47am
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Pacific
Sectors
Communications
Labour Mobility and Migration
Summary

Events Coordinator

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 Events Coordinator will work with the Communications Manager to coordinate PLMSP events in Timor-Leste and support engagement activities with a range of stakeholders and audiences (the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), industry stakeholders and partners).  

This position is based in Dili Timor-Leste and is a fixed term opportunity required to September 2028.

Description

The Events Coordinator will be responsible for:  

  • Drafting communications materials for events via a range of print, broadcast, digital and in-person formats including advertising, social media posts, trade and industry media, digital and social media, email newsletters
  • Providing event coordination and logistics support to PLMSP funded events and promotional activities as required, including schedules, logistics, venue bookings, delivery, etc., based on approved budgets
  • Contributing to and support the quality assurance of program

We are seeking an individual who:  

  • Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or a relevant discipline or; an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in English
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver support, administration and coordination skills
  • Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in teams and with clients
  • Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite programs
  • Experience liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors
  • Highly developed organisational skills, agility and the ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks, and work well under pressure
  • Demonstrated dedication to equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly in a multi-cultural environment
  • High level proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web browsers

We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce to maximize our support. We encourage applications from candidates from Pacific Island countries, Timor-Leste, and across Australia. You must have valid Australian or country specific work rights to be considered for this position - visa sponsorship is not available.  

We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negatively affect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for us to work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If you would like further information or assistance with this, please contact recruitment@plmsp.com.au    

How to Apply 

To apply visit https://thepalladiumgroup.com/careers 

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position. 

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About Palladium  

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.   

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.   

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.  

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.