The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Officer will be responsible for:

·         Support the implementation of GEDSI activities outlined in the PLMSP annual plan, including providing administrative and operational assistance.

·         Coordinate logistics for GEDSI initiatives and events, working closely with PLMSP Operations and other streams.

·         Assist in organising GEDSI-related events such as International Women’s Day, International Day of People with Disabilities and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

·         Contribute to the development of GEDSI materials (training content, guidelines, SOPs and best practice notes) and support their culturally appropriate delivery.

·         Provide responsive support to emerging priorities from PLMSP, the GEDSI team and DFAT/LSU partners.

·         Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.

·         Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by modelling inclusive communication and supporting conflict‑resolution and team collaboration.

·         Comply with and promote DFAT’s policies on gender, disability, PSEAH, child protection, fraud and environmental and social safeguards in all aspects of work.

We are seeking an individual who has:  

·         Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Community Development, Anthropology, or similar social science.

·         At least 1-3 years relevant professional experience, preferably with experience in the Pacific or Timor Leste.

·         A general understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion, human rights and international development concepts, and the ability to translate theory into practice.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple cross-cultural contexts

·         Strong liaison and coordination skills.

·         Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

·         Strong skills in written communication including report writing.

·         Ability to present and facilitate discussion or public speaking.

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.