• Fixed term contract up to 31 December 2027 (with possible 2 year extension)
• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Open to PNG national candidates only

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 2,000 employees operating in 75-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.

About Strongim Wok Long TVET (SWLT)
The Papua New Guinea (PNG)–Australia Strongim Wok Long Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SWLT) program is a new Australian Government investment that will be working in partnership with PNG to strengthen its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. Aligned with PNG’s national priority to build an educated and skilled workforce for resilient economic growth, SWLT aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of skills development. The program will work closely with TVET stakeholders and select technical colleges to grow the number of skilled individuals with industry relevant skills.    

This Opportunity
As Scholarships Lead you will be responsible for managing the delivery of a culturally appropriate and inclusive scholarship program in collaboration with key TVET stakeholders.

This will include: 

• Leading the design and implementation of an inclusive scholarships program in partnership with TVET stakeholders
• Managing all stages of the scholarship cycle—from outreach and selection to student support and graduate outcomes
• Ensuring accessibility for women, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups
• Coordinating logistics, budgets, and risk management across short- and long-term awards
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and integrate scholarship systems into broader, stakeholder program functions and resourcing
• Contributing to public diplomacy, safeguarding, gender quality, disability and social inclusion, and climate-friendly practices 

About you
You will have experience in

• The design and delivery of scholarship programs and management of scholarship support systems
• Program management in a development context, and with deep understanding of financial management and compliance requirements

Additional key requirements include:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including partner government counterparts
• Experience working on programs that promote inclusive and diverse access would be advantageous
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of locally-led, socially inclusive, politically informed and adaptive programming.

Please note: This role is being advertised early in the program’s inception phase. Some aspects of the role may be revised before or shortly after commencement. Any changes will be discussed and agreed upon between Palladium and the successful candidate.

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

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025, 11.59pm AEST

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.