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  
Supporting PLMSP Timor Leste Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) outcomes, the Skills and Training Coordinator will support the procurement, design and delivery of accredited and non-accredited training aligned to the needs of PALM workers as part of PLMSP activities. Liaising closely with industry and SEFOPE, they will support the coordination of skills and training activities in Timor-Leste to maximize their impact, efficiency and sustainability.

This is a fixed term opportunity required to September 2028.

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). 

The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program PLMSP invites proposals from Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) to deliver aged care training for Timor-Leste participants. 

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of more than 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). 

PLMSP is seeking proposals from Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) to deliver foundation skills training to one hundred and twenty-five (125) workers in the Direcção Nacional Emprego Estrangeiro (DNEE) work-ready pool (WRP) for the PALM scheme in Timor-Leste; and to develop a longer-term program to support the delivery of training for foundation skills for the WRP. The RFP is open for Australian RTOs. 

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands

Reports to: Country Program Manager

Term: Fixed, commencing 1 Jan 2026 - 31 December 2029 

Overview

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Program Manager, the Office Assistant will provide administrative support including cleaning and janitorial services within the ASIPJ program office. As part of the Operations Hub including the Finance Manager, Finance Officer and Operations and Procurement Officer and will be managed by the Country Program Manager.

Operations and Procurement Officer
Australia Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice (ASIPJ)

Location: Honiara, Solomon Islands

Reports to: Country Program Manager

Term: Fixed, commencing 1 Jan 2026 - 31 December 2029 

Overview

The Operations and Procurement Officer is part of ASIPJ’s Operations team, consisting of the Deputy Team Leader, Senior Finance and Operations Manager[1], Finance Officer, and Cleaner (part-time). This position is primarily responsible for supporting the program on operations, logistics, procurement, and administration.

About the Proposal

The Samoa Public Service Commission (“PSC”) is the Constitutional advisor for the government in relation to human resource. It serves as the central agency for human resource management in the public service, and provides advice to government on human resource planning, developing, and promoting human resource management policies, monitoring, and evaluating human resource practices.

The objective of this assignment is to collaborate with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive organizational review. This includes identifying gaps and opportunities for institutional strengthening, with a focus on enhancing the competency framework for senior executives and general staff, refining salary classification tools and methodologies, and optimizing the organizational structure to better fulfill legal and strategic responsibilities. Key areas of attention also include Public Service Performance, leadership development, sector governance, communications, corporate services, and IT support.

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing from January 2025, it will contribute to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia's International Development Policy, the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan.  

The Platform will deliver key bilateral programs, such as health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities will identify and address climate risks, promote climate action, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) across and beyond the sector programs.  The Fiji Program Support Platform will operate until 30 September 2029.

Cowater International is looking for a Subnational GEDSI Officer to support the SPRING program in the Philippines.

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.

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer
Sector: Monitoring and Evaluation
Position Type: Full-time
Duration/Level of Effort: Long-Term
Position Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contractual arrangement: Eligible for Cambodian residents/citizens only
Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience in line with CAPRED's salary scale

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Are you a collaborative and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you eager to grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the development sector? Join our dynamic team as a MERL Officer, where you'll play a key role in driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering positive change.
 
The CAPRED Facility is Australia's flagship bilateral economic development program in Cambodia, focusing on economic recovery and resilience over the next three years, with a possible three-year extension.
 
The Facility supports Cambodia in implementing a range of necessary economic interventions and reforms to maintain the country's economic transition. These interventions and reforms are primarily aimed at encouraging more productive and inclusive public and private investment, which promotes a resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy (RISE).
 
CAPRED interventions fall under three technical components including: Agriculture and Agro-processing; Trade, Investment and Enterprise Development and Infrastructure Development; and one Cross-Cutting component comprising: Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilient initiatives, and policy support. and policy support. GEDSI is at the heart of all that CAPRED does.