About Palladium
Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

About the Program
The Vanuatu Australia Policing and Justice Program (VAPJP) is a long‑standing partnership between the Government of Australia (GoA) and the Government of Vanuatu (GoV), designed to address persistent challenges in community safety, access to justice, and institutional capacity within the policing, justice and community services sectors. The program responds to high levels of Sexual and Gender‑Based Violence (SGBV), barriers to justice for women, children, people with disability and those in remote communities, and the need for inclusive, accountable and resilient state institutions capable of maintaining public security and the rule of law.

The Program adopts a strong Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) approach and prioritises localisation, sustainability and culturally grounded capacity development across all justice and community sector activities.

About the Role
SGBV remains a critical issue in Vanuatu, requiring enhanced coordination between law enforcement, prosecution services, and community organisations. To address this challenge, VAPJP seeks to engage an SGBV Investigations and Police Prosecutions Adviser to support the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), the Ministry of Youth, Justice, and Community Services (MYJCS), and relevant community service organisations in improving responses to SGBV cases.

The SGBV Investigations and Prosecutions Adviser will provide technical advice, capacity building, and mentoring to law enforcement, prosecution services, and justice sector stakeholders. The Adviser will work to strengthen institutional responses to SGBV, ensuring a victim-centered approach in investigations and prosecutions while improving case management and data tracking to enhance accountability and inform policy decisions.

Working with children 
Is this position likely to come into contact with children?                ☐ Yes                         ☒ No 

Primary Responsibilities
 

• Support the VPF, particularly the Family Protection Unit (FPU), in enhancing investigative procedures for SGBV cases.
• Provide training and mentoring to investigators, prosecutors, and justice officials on trauma-informed and victim-centered approaches, linked to established training programs and/or national resources.
• Support the use of the PIMS to improve case tracking and management.
• Support SPD in the referral and use of files into the OPP CMS and support linkages across key PIMS and CMS systems to improve case tracking and file management.
• Deliver advice and training to VPF (including SPD) and, where relevant, Justice sector counterparts on any forthcoming or existing legislation that relates to SGBV and other serious offences, including but not limited to the Child Protection Bill, Evidence Bill and Juvenile Justice Bill (2024).
• Support policy development and legislative reforms to enhance SGBV case handling, aligning with international human rights standards.
• Promote best practices in evidence collection, case documentation, and court presentation.
• Facilitate the development and reinforcement of victim protection mechanisms, including referral pathways and interagency protocols, in consultation with other stakeholders.
• Advise on performance indicators to assess improvements in SGBV investigations and prosecutions.Utilise PIMS and CMS data to monitor case trends, response times, conviction rates, and victim outcomes.
   

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role: TOR SGBV Investigations and Police Prosecutions Adviser.pdf

About You
Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in law, criminology, criminal justice, human rights, OR a minimum of 10 years policing experience of which at least 2 years have been in an active police prosecutions role and at least 2 years which have been working with criminal investigations.
• Extensive experience in criminal investigations and prosecution of SGBV cases.
• Expertise in victim-centred and trauma-informed approaches to law enforcement and justice.
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies, prosecution services, justice sector institutions and community service organisations.
• Strong knowledge of international human rights standards and best practices in SGBV case handling.
• Proven ability to deliver training, mentoring, and capacity-building programs.
• Experience in case management systems or police information management systems.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience in developing, delivering and managing training programs and associated activities
• Experience in police capacity development, preferably within the Pacific or similar contexts.
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments, preferably in the Pacific or similar contexts.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Commitment to gender equality, disability and social inclusion and human rights.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability in working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to address challenges in SGBV case management.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate case management trends into actionable policy recommendations.
• Previous experience working in developing countries and/or Melanesian culture.
• English fluency essential.
• Bislama or willingness to learn and use in the workplace.

Security and Work Requirements

• Citizen of Vanuatu OR be eligible to obtain a Development Support Visa (DSV) for Vanuatu.
• Have no prior convictions or Police Record

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Strong knowledge of Vanuatu’s cultural and operational context.
• Familiarity with Vanuatu’s legal system and customary justice practices.
• Experience in policy development and legal reform related to SGBV.
• Previous engagement with community service organisations and victim support services.
• Experience in managing training programs or coordinating training activities.
• Knowledge of donor-funded program operations and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Australian Federal Police (AFP) support in Vanuatu.
   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities - disclosure will not affect your application, and we will work with you to provide appropriate adjustments.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.

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

Closing date: Thursday 3 September 2026 11:59pm AEST
  
If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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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Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people, communities where we work and our clients from harm, including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to prevent, protect against, respond to and report 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. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.