Primary Responsibilities

• Support the design of skills training programs including scoping and needs analysis, procurement, stakeholder consultation, evaluation and contracting.  
   
• Support the activities of the short-term advisors for Skills and English in Timor Leste.
   
• Work closely with the Timor Leste Overseas Employment Unit (OEU), selected training providers and approved employers (AEs) to facilitate meaningful engagement and ensure that PALM scheme-specific training remains relevant, targeted, and responsive to stakeholder needs.
   
• Review the training and support requirements for worker cohorts participating in PALM scheme specific training, with support from the PLMSP Training Support Manager.   
   
• Investigate and advise AEs and RTOs on strategies for addressing identified training needs (including those relating to cross cultural communication). 
   
• Ensure effective mentoring, communication, cross-learning and sharing of tools across AEs and RTOs through the development and management of PALM scheme specific training knowledge sharing forums and briefs.  
   
• Collaborate with AEs, DEWR and LSUs to develop a holistic approach to supporting and monitoring of worker progress, supports and welfare interventions.  
   
• Provide regular updates on PALM scheme specific training activities to the Government of Timor Leste, PLMSP staff and DFAT.  
   
• Maintain relationships with the Labour Sending Unit, SEFOPE, bi-lateral programs, community groups, the Pacific Australia Skills Platform (PASP) and other training providers, to ensure the most appropriate stakeholders are engaged in delivery of associated training programs that support the PALM scheme.  

We are seeking an individual who:  

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as education and/or training, as well as experience in international development and project management. 
   
• Extensive experience in the development, delivery and facilitation of training programs, in an English as a Second Language context, using a range of dynamic and inclusive learning strategies and technologies, including lesson plans incorporating interactive learning activities, story boards, short instructional videos, topic-based slideshows. 
   
• A solid understanding of the Timorese and Australian technical and vocational education systems. 
   
• Experience working with programs in Timor Leste, with a strong understanding of Gender, Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) concepts and issues. 
   
• A demonstrated ability to build respectful, productive and sustainable working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (including partner government, civil society and the private sector) and working together to achieve results 
   
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited supervision, to work to deadlines, and to balance competing priorities. 
   
• High level proficiency in Microsoft suite, web browsers, Meeting and communication applications and experience with various Leaning Management Systems and platforms. 
   
• ·Flexibility to undertake frequent travel, including after hours and weekend. 

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 recruitment@plmsp.com.au 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.