This Opportunity
This is a fixed term opportunity required to the end of June 2026
The Family Accompaniment Coordinator Fiji will be responsible for working very closely with National Employment Centre (NEC) Management and Staff, the PLF Engagement Manager, and the PLF Family Accompaniment Project Manager to support the mobilisation of Fiji families selected to participate in the PALM scheme Family Accompaniment pilot. External stakeholder engagement is a large component of this role.
- Serve as the first point of contact for families participating in the Family Accompaniment pilot, providing clear information, guidance and expectation‑setting throughout mobilisation.
- Manage, coordinate and monitor family visa applications, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate and submitted to employers and authorities on time.
- Work closely with workers, families and key stakeholders (panel doctors, Fiji Police, Immigration, etc.) to ensure visa documentation and requirements are processed efficiently.
- Enter and maintain accurate family data in the In‑Country Recruitment Database, tracking each family’s journey through the pilot.
- Support delivery of culturally appropriate pre‑departure, demobilisation and reintegration briefings in collaboration with the Family Accompaniment team.
- Provide guidance to families on travel logistics, documentation requirements and practical arrangements for departure and arrival.
- Deliver in‑country support for demobilisation and reintegration, including assisting returning families with first‑month reintegration goals and linking them to relevant services.
- Prepare and submit mobilisation, demobilisation and progress reports to key stakeholders, and participate in planning, learning and coordination meetings.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including excellent English and fluency in iTaukei and/or Fijian Hindi.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholders, countries and time zones.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web‑based platforms.
- Experience working directly with people in a supportive, calm and professional manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and respectful engagement in cross‑cultural contexts.
- Tertiary qualification in human resource management, social services or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Prior experience living or working in Australia (advantageous but not essential).
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.
Please note the recruitment process can take between 6 – 8 weeks from close of advertisement for the full process to be completed.
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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.
