The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program to be delivered by the Australian Government.

Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific islanders annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange.

​DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government that was launched in 2024. Under the PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot are able to apply for permanent residence in Australia. 

The PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange. DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa application and pre-departure stages.

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.  

This Opportunity  

The Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Officer will be responsible for supporting implementation of the GEDSI team's annual plan activities.

This is a fixed term opportunity required to September 2028.

We are seeking a committed Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Adviser to provide strategic advice and support to the LAI program team on GEDSI across planning, implementation, reflection, and reporting.

Cowater is recruiting a competent firm(s) to support a domestic bond guarantee capacity enhancement in Cambodia.

Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP)

• Long Term Personnel engagement - contract to December 2027 with possible extension
• Reserved for Fijian Nationals only (applications from International candidates will not be considered)
• Based in Suva, Fiji

Abt Global is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the Short Term Adviser – Seed Policy and Regulatory Expert role on the Australia -Papua New Guinea Economic Partnership Program. This role is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and open to all applicants.

We are seeking a locally engaged Communications and Engagement Officer to develop and implement the Communications Strategy for The Fostering Advancement of Inclusive, Rights Based (FAIR) Justice Program.

Job Brief
Location: Manila, Philippines, Jakarta, Indonesia or Australia with flexible work arrangements available

The Regional Trade for Development Facility (RT4D) is seeking a consulting firm/consortium to implement the project “Development of the ASEAN Guideline on the Verification of Weigh-In-Motion Instruments (WIM Guideline)” by providing technical support. RT4D will manage the project in close consultation with the ASEAN Secretariat, FTA Subsidiary Body, and Project Proponent.

The Consultant must field a multidisciplinary team with proven expertise in legal metrology, standards and conformity assessment, technical guideline development, and ASEAN stakeholder engagement. The team should demonstrate strong project management capability and experience conducting technical research, analysing verification and approval practices, and producing structured outputs such as guideline outlines, diagrams, flowcharts, consultation summaries, and final technical guidelines. Demonstrated ability to deliver inclusive consultations, apply GEDSI and MEL principles, and produce accessible, high-quality materials is essential. Strong writing, documentation, and facilitation skills, along with experience working across AMS with different institutional capacities, are required. 

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Interested candidates may apply for more than one consultancy position. Please visit the RT4D website for more information on how to apply.