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Australia; alternatively remote work arrangements will be considered for candidates based elsewhere in the region

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Flexible. Australia or Southeast Asia preferred. Work from home arrangements are considered

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Location: National - Indonesia

This is a unique opportunity to support labour mobility communications in Tonga under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The role is with the Overseas Employment Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and is based in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.

Palladium is advertising this role on behalf of the Government of Tonga, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Overseas Employment Division. The Communications Officer is recruited by and reports to the Deputy CEO, Overseas Employment Division. Engagement is through a local Employer of Record who provides support, including contracting and payroll administration.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to 30 June 2027, with opportunity for extension. The role is based at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Nuku’alofa, with some travel to outer islands including Vava’u, Ha’apai and ‘Eua as required. This is a locally engaged position.

About the Overseas Employment Division

The Overseas Employment Division, within Tonga’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, leads Tonga’s participation in labour mobility programs, including the PALM scheme. The PALM scheme enables workers from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program supports DFAT and partner governments to strengthen safe, inclusive and effective labour mobility participation that benefits workers, families, communities and national economies.

Aus4Adaptation is an Australian Government investment supporting climate adaptation and resilience in Vietnam through partnerships, technical assistance, innovation and knowledge exchange. Managed by Palladium on behalf of the Australian Government, Aus4Adaptation works with government agencies, research institutions, private sector organisations and development partners to support sustainable and climate-resilient development outcomes. The current phase of Aus4Adaptation is expected to operate until August 2030, with the potential for extension beyond this period subject to future program requirements and funding arrangements. 

To support ongoing operations, Aus4Adaptation anticipates establishing a new office in Hanoi and is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in office fit-out design and construction. 

The purpose of this EOI is to establish a shortlist of one or more selected contractors that may be invited to participate in a future Request for Quotation (RFQ) process once office premises and detailed project requirements have been confirmed. 

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 in January 2025, it contributes 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 delivers key bilateral programs across health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities also address climate and disaster resilience, gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and localisation across and beyond sector programs. 

Through the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program (FSIP), the Platform is delivering the 45 Schools Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Development Program, which will improve access to safe, functional and climate-resilient WASH facilities across selected schools in Fiji. 

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (Grant Opportunity) Strengthening Community-Based Primary Health Care Services with a focus on Stunting Prevention Program Background

The PNG–Australia Strongim Wok Long Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SWLT) program is a four-year, AUD 80 million investment by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) efforts to strengthen its technical 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 supports improvements in national quality assurance systems, technical college standards, graduate employability, and Australia’s visible and trusted development partnership with PNG.

The program aligns with the broader goals of the Australia–PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029, which emphasizes locally led development, education investment, and inclusive growth, as well as PNG’s Higher and Technical Education Reform Act 2020.

The Manus Training Centre (MTC) is the sole provider of technical and vocational education in Manus Province. SWLT is supporting the Manus Training Centre (MTC) through a program of infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safety, functionality, and long-term sustainability. This includes priority works such as perimeter security, lighting, and the refurbishment or development of core facilities to ensure the centre can deliver quality, inclusive TVET services.

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.

The Australian Water Partnership (AWP) supports water sector outcomes through partnerships, technical assistance, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning and adaptive management. The program works with AWP staff, partners, DFAT, consultants, contractors and in-country stakeholders to generate evidence, strengthen performance, and support continuous learning across the portfolio.

The GEDSI and Climate Resilience Consultant will play a pivotal operational role in supporting implementation of the AWP Gender Equality, Disability Equity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Climate Resilience and Sustainability Plans, in accordance with DFAT requirements.