Palladium International

Infrastructure Advisor - PLMSP

Posted
17 September 2025 03:59pm
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Pacific
Sectors
Labour Mobility and Migration
Summary

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. 

Description

The Infrastructure Advisor will be responsible for providing support and advice to DFAT for the delivery of the training hub and mobilisation centre, including:  

·       Supporting the establishment of project governance structures.

·       Engaging with key stakeholders and statutory authorities as required.

·       Preparing high-level project briefs, programs, and budget estimates.

·       Providing strategic advice on site investigations and risk identification.

·       Assisting with DFAT-related documentation, approvals, and stakeholder queries.

·       Contributing to the development of risk matrices and monitoring plans.

·       Preparing presentations and project communication materials.

·       Supporting procurement processes, including tender preparation and evaluation.

·       Offering ongoing strategic and technical advice throughout project delivery.

·       Reviewing deliverables and provide feedback on project management outputs.

·       Assisting with technical inputs for approvals and briefing documentation.

We are seeking an individual who has:  

Essential

  •        Tertiary qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
  •       Demonstrated experience in delivery of infrastructure projects and/or infrastructure project management in a developing country context.
  •       Proven ability to provide tailored strategic and technical advice in contexts of complex organisational and policy settings, preferably within Timor-Leste or the Pacific.
  •       Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, including demonstrated advanced ability in report writing.
  •       Hold a full driver’s licence.

Preferred

  •        Understanding of DFAT infrastructure requirements, including in relation to social and environmental safeguards.
  •       Demonstrated experience in relationship management with senior government counterparts and officials and stakeholder engagement.
  •       Familiarity with relevant computer software, for example AutoCAD, BIM or Ms Project.

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.   

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