About Palladium

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help 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, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.

The Program

Southeast Asia Leadership Program 

Under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM), Palladium delivers the Southeast Asia Leadership Program (SEALP) and two additional Southeast Asia leadership and scholarship programs on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

SEALP is a new initiative that contributes to greater high-level understanding and linkages between Australia and Southeast Asia by supporting emerging and current leaders and decision-makers across the region to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, as well as targeted shorter educational activities.

SEALP's three intended outcomes are:

• Alumni leaders apply their knowledge, skills and networks to contribute to defined areas of shared interest 
• Australia has strong and enduring networks of influence across ASEAN countries, through targeted scholarships and training 
• Alumni leaders actively engage and contribute to cooperation with Australia.

The Role

As the Finance Officer, you will provide financial, procurement, and administrative support across the Southeast Asia programs delivered under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM). Working closely with the Senior Operations Coordinator and program team, you will support the effective management of program finances, procurement activities, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with DFAT requirements and Palladium policies and procedures.

Duties will include:

• Support budget development, forecasting, financial monitoring, and reporting activities across the programs.
• Prepare invoices, process participant stipends, and coordinate payments to universities, contractors, and other service providers.
• Maintain accurate financial records, coding, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with Palladium and DFAT policies and procedures.
• Provide procurement administration support, including procurement documentation, compliance reviews, supplier due diligence, and tender assessment processes.
• Support supplier management, value-for-money assessments, and risk management activities.
• Maintain financial, procurement, and administrative records to support reporting, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Provide administrative and operational support across program activities as required.

About you

You will possess:    

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial administration, including procurement support and invoice processing.
• Strong organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivery excellence, continuous improvement, flexibility, and responsive client service.

To Apply

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Established working rights required for suitable candidates, there is no visa sponsorship or relocation support available.  

For further information please email HR.AAGSM@thepalladiumgroup.com

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may close once a suitable candidate is identified.  

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.