• Duration: 12-months with possibility of extension
• Location: West Nusa Tenggara, with travel to other INOVASI areas as necessary
• This position is open to Indonesia nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Indonesia. This is a full-time national position.

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.

Background
Indonesia’s Vision 2045 sets the goal for Indonesia to transition from a resource-based economy towards an advanced service, technology, and knowledge-based economy by the centenary of its independence (2045). The 2025-2045 National Long Term Development Plan emphasises the urgency of Indonesia’s human resource development to fully realise 2045 goals.

Faced however with persistent low student performance that is emblematic of a learning crisis, significant improvement in student learning will be required to reach Indonesia’s 2045 goals. Government of Indonesia (GoI) has started an ambitious program of education reforms. Successive education ministers have set out to modernise the education system through reforming the national curriculum and teaching and assessment approaches, to produce citizens with strong foundational skills, open minds, and inclusive values. 

Australia is a long-term supporter of the Indonesian basic education sector, with continuous investments supporting education quality improvements for the past two decades, including through the INOVASI program (Phase 1 2016-2020; Phase 2 2020-2023) that focused on supporting acquisition of literacy and numeracy foundational skills in early grades classrooms; exploring local problems and solutions; and generating evidence to inform government policy development and practices.

This third phase of INOVASI (2024-2027) builds upon the existing program’s approach and lessons learned and takes the focus on the development of foundational skills through to the end of the primary grades. Phase 3 will engage with priority issues of Australia’s development policy: gender equality, effective inclusion of children with a disability, responses to the climate change challenge in education. It will focus on the challenge of policy implementation and the gaps that exist between national policies and practices at district and school levels, and use the well attested-success of INOVASI’s local problem-based approach to continuously support policy development for effective fit between policy and implementation context.

The Program is implemented by Palladium on behalf of DFAT.

Purpose of the position
The Finance Officer will support all aspects related finance and administration at the provincial level. The position will coordinate closely with the Finance Coordinator in the national office for the management of program finances at the provincial level.

• Duration: 12-months with possibility of extension
• Location: Cirebon, West Java, with travel to other INOVASI areas as necessary
• This position is open to Indonesia nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Indonesia. This is a full-time national position.

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.

Background
Indonesia’s Vision 2045 sets the goal for Indonesia to transition from a resource-based economy towards an advanced service, technology, and knowledge-based economy by the centenary of its independence (2045). The 2025-2045 National Long Term Development Plan emphasises the urgency of Indonesia’s human resource development to fully realise 2045 goals.

Faced however with persistent low student performance that is emblematic of a learning crisis, significant improvement in student learning will be required to reach Indonesia’s 2045 goals. Government of Indonesia (GoI) has started an ambitious program of education reforms. Successive education ministers have set out to modernise the education system through reforming the national curriculum and teaching and assessment approaches, to produce citizens with strong foundational skills, open minds, and inclusive values. 

Australia is a long-term supporter of the Indonesian basic education sector, with continuous investments supporting education quality improvements for the past two decades, including through the INOVASI program (Phase 1 2016-2020; Phase 2 2020-2023) that focused on supporting acquisition of literacy and numeracy foundational skills in early grades classrooms; exploring local problems and solutions; and generating evidence to inform government policy development and practices.

This third phase of INOVASI (2024-2027) builds upon the existing program’s approach and lessons learned and takes the focus on the development of foundational skills through to the end of the primary grades. Phase 3 will engage with priority issues of Australia’s development policy: gender equality, effective inclusion of children with a disability, responses to the climate change challenge in education. It will focus on the challenge of policy implementation and the gaps that exist between national policies and practices at district and school levels, and use the well attested-success of INOVASI’s local problem-based approach to continuously support policy development for effective fit between policy and implementation context.

The Program is implemented by Palladium on behalf of DFAT.

Purpose of the position
Under the supervision of Provincial Manager, and in close technical coordination with the Operations Manager in Jakarta, the Operations Officer will support the provincial team in carrying out day-to-day activities in the area of program support, administration and office management, event management, procurement, and information management.

• Duration: 12-months with possibility of extension
• Location: Maluku, with travel to other INOVASI areas as necessary
• This position is open to Indonesia nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Indonesia. This is a full-time national position.

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.

Background
Indonesia’s Vision 2045 sets the goal for Indonesia to transition from a resource-based economy towards an advanced service, technology, and knowledge-based economy by the centenary of its independence (2045). The 2025-2045 National Long Term Development Plan emphasises the urgency of Indonesia’s human resource development to fully realise 2045 goals.

Faced however with persistent low student performance that is emblematic of a learning crisis, significant improvement in student learning will be required to reach Indonesia’s 2045 goals. The Government of Indonesia (GoI) has started an ambitious program of education reforms. Successive education ministers have set out to modernise the education system through reforming the national curriculum and teaching and assessment approaches, to produce citizens with strong foundational skills, open minds, and inclusive values.

Australia is a long-term supporter of the Indonesian basic education sector, with continuous investments supporting education quality improvements for the past two decades, including through the INOVASI program (Phase 1 2016-2020; Phase 2 2020-2023) that focused on supporting acquisition of literacy and numeracy foundational skills in early grades classrooms; exploring local problems and solutions; and generating evidence to inform government policy development and practices.

This third phase of INOVASI (2024-2027) builds upon the existing program’s approach and lessons learned and takes the focus on the development of foundational skills through to the end of the primary grades. Phase 3 will engage with priority issues of Australia’s development policy: gender equality, effective inclusion of children with a disability, responses to the climate change challenge in education. It will focus on the challenge of policy implementation and the gaps that exist between national policies and practices at district and school levels, and use the well attested-success of INOVASI’s local problem-based approach to continuously support policy development for effective fit between policy and implementation context.

The Program is implemented by Palladium on behalf of DFAT.

Purpose of the position
The Finance and Admin Officer will support all aspects related finance and administration at the provincial level. The position will coordinate closely with the Finance Coordinator in the national office for the management of program finances at the provincial levell, and with Office and Admin Coordinators in Jakarta for the management of the Admin functions.

About the Proposal

Program Background
The Tautai – Governance for Economic Growth Program (Tautai Program) will consolidate and build on Australia’s previous investments supporting the Government of Samoa (GoS) to improve fiscal management and promote equitable economic growth. The Tautai Program will support Australia’s engagement with the GoS and other development partners in policy-driven budget support arrangements, and complement and support Australia’s other major bilateral investment through the Tautua Samoa Human Development and Social Inclusion program, working in health, education, and social protection. The overall objective of the Tautai Program is: To promote equitable economic recovery and growth in Samoa with improved fiscal efficiency, reducing the country’s vulnerability to debt and external shocks.

The two End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) are:
• Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Executive develop and execute annual national budgets with clear policy intent to improve Samoa’s fiscal position and deliver on improved social wellbeing.
• GoS finance and deliver community level economic development that stimulates inclusive broad-based productivity and growth.

About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role
The assignment will assess the Samoa Apprenticeship Scheme and provide practical recommendations to strengthen policy, legislation, operations, and resourcing. The review will use document analysis, stakeholder consultations, policy review, and performance data to evaluate the scheme's effectiveness and inclusiveness across different stakeholder groups. It will focus on sustainability, including increasing investment and participation from government, businesses, communities, and individuals, with findings intended to inform ministries, the scheme's governing body, and other apprenticeship stakeholders.

The specific objectives:
1. Assess the performance, relevance and effectiveness of the Samoa Apprenticeship Scheme, including its governance, administration, training delivery, workplace learning and assessment arrangements
2. Identify operational challenges, opportunities and resource requirements affecting apprentices, employers, training providers, industries, SAC, MCIL and other administering agencies and stakeholders.
3. Consider and assess implementation of the reformulated apprenticeship structure, workplace-based learning requirements, three-year competency framework, and formal workplace assessment arrangements.
4. Assess coverage and future workforce needs, including opportunities to expand structured workplace-based training into priority occupations and sectors identified in the Samoa National Workforce Plan (NWP) and other national and sector plans, while considering GEDSI, safeguarding, climate and green skills, and qualification recognition and portability.
5. Review the legislative, regulatory, and policy framework supporting the Scheme and identify changes required to strengthen governance, coordination, accountability and future delivery.
6. Assess monitoring, reporting, compliance and funding arrangements and develop practical, evidence-based options and recommendations to strengthen the Scheme’s effectiveness, sustainability, transparency and value for money.

Click on the link or copy and paste it to access the full Request for Proposal for this position:
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About You
Potential Suppliers must address the following criteria in their submission.

• Expertise - Demonstrated qualifications and technical expertise in apprenticeship systems, workforce development, labour markets, public policy, governance, and legal or regulatory reform. The team should have relevant academic credentials, knowledge of Samoa’s training and labour market context, and experience applying GEDSI, safeguarding, inclusion, and climate-responsive approaches in skills development.
•  Experience - Demonstrated experience in program, policy, or workforce development reviews, with Pacific or Samoa experience preferred, and a strong track record of incorporating GEDSI, safeguarding, inclusion, and climate-responsive approaches into program design and assessment.
• Communication and stakeholder engagement - Strong communication, consultation, and reporting skills, with demonstrated experience engaging diverse stakeholders and facilitating inclusive participation.
•  Price - A competitive and realistic financial proposal that demonstrates value for money, taking into account the proposed methodology, level of effort, team composition, technical merit, pricing competitiveness and ability to deliver all required outputs within the expected timeframe.

About the Proposal

Program Background
Tautai – Governance for Economic Growth Program will consolidate and build on Australia’s previous investments supporting the Government of Samoa (GoS) to improve fiscal management and promote equitable economic growth. The program will support Australia’s engagement with the GoS and other development partners in policy-driven budget support arrangements, and to complement and support Australia’s other major bilateral investment through the Tautua Samoa Human Development and Social Inclusion program, working in health, education, and social protection.
The overall objective of Tautai is to promote equitable economic recovery and growth in Samoa with improved fiscal efficiency, reducing the country's vulnerability to debt and external shocks.

The two End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) are:
1. Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Executive develop and execute annual national budgets with clear policy intent to improve Samoa's fiscal position and deliver on improved social wellbeing.
2. Government of Samoa finance and deliver community level economic development that stimulates inclusive broad-based productivity and growth.

About DT Global Asia Pacific
At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role
Develop a new National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) 2027–2031 with a pragmatic framework for development, coordination, and modernisation of Samoa's National Statistical System. The assignment will build on the findings of the review of the Samoa Statistics Strategy 2022-2026 and consultations with key stakeholders to develop the strategic framework, prepare a costed implementation plan with a monitoring and evaluation framework, facilitate the validation and finalisation of the strategy.

The Supplier will provide the following services:
1. Work Planning and Desk Review
2. Situational analysis informed by the desk review
3. Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement
4. Develop a draft National Strategy for the Development of Statistics 2027 – 2031
5. Validation of National Strategy for the Development of Statistics.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Request for Proposal for this position:
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About You

Potential Suppliers must address the following criteria in their application. Proposals will be assessed on best overall value for money basis, with technical quality a primary consideration.

• Multi-disciplinary Team - The proposed team must demonstrate the multidisciplinary expertise needed to successfully deliver the assignment, with preference given to teams where individuals can cover multiple disciplines while ensuring all required competencies are addressed. Expertise in GEDSI, accessibility, and inclusive data must be clearly identified and integrated across all aspects of the work. The team must also collectively possess strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Samoan.

• Quality of the Technical proposal - The technical proposal should demonstrate a strong understanding of the assignment and outline a practical, participatory approach to delivering the required outputs. It must show how GEDSI, disability inclusion, accessibility, workforce wellbeing, climate resilience, safeguarding, and culturally appropriate stakeholder engagement will be integrated throughout the work. Suppliers should demonstrate robust qualitative and quantitative analysis capabilities, an evidence-based approach, and the ability to provide practical, actionable recommendations. The proposal must also outline how ethical and do-no-harm principles will be applied, including confidentiality, informed consent, accessibility, equitable participation, and safe engagement, while demonstrating compliance with DFAT requirements for Child Protection, PSEAH, Fraud Control, and Value for Money principles.

• Price - DT Global will award a contract to the Supplier who offers the best overall value for money, considering both the proposal’s technical merit and its pricing competitiveness.

About the Proposal

Pacific Australia Skills is an Australian Government-funded program that supports skills development, workforce participation, and economic growth across the Pacific region. Pacific Australia Skills works with governments, training institutions, employers, and other stakeholders to strengthen national skills systems and improve workforce outcomes across Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste.

Pacific Australia Skills, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Tertiary Education and Skills Authority (SITESA), is seeking a suitably qualified consultant or consulting firm to undertake an Electrical Industry Skills Study and develop an Electrical National Skills Package for Solomon Islands including support to the accreditation process through SITESA. The assignment will support the development of industry-relevant qualifications, competency standards, and training pathways that respond to current and emerging workforce needs within the electrical sector.

Requirements/Deliverables

The successful contractor will be required to:

• Conduct an Electrical Industry Skills Study.
• Support SITESA to establish and engage an ad-hoc Electrical Industry Skills Council.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations with industry, government, regulatory bodies, and training providers.
• Develop competency standards, qualifications, and associated units of competency.
• Facilitate validation workshops.
• Support accreditation of the Electrical National Skills Package through SITESA.
• Deliver all agreed reports and final package documentation.

The purpose of the Aus4Growth MEL Data Specialist position is to develop, manage, and implement a robust M&E data system to track project performance, ensure data quality, and inform decision-making. This role transforms unprocessed data into usable information to measure the achievement of outcomes and outputs against outcomes and indicators.  

This is a maximum term contract until January 31st 2028, with the possibility of extension.

The Aus4Growth MEL Unit Program Officer is a mid-level position that will assist the MEL Unit both technically and operationally to ensure it delivers its key responsibilities on time and to a high standard. The Program Officer will support all operations of unit, assisting with MEL activities such as data collection and data entry, monitoring mission and learning workshop logistics, MEL Unit administration, production and dissemination of information and reports, and similar support activities.

This is a maximum term role ending January 31st 2028, with the possibility for extension.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for leading on key M&E activities (including results chain planning, design of activity level M&E, data collection, data quality assurance, surveys, dashboards, key reviews, etc.), for domain level M&E activities. They will also be responsible for collation and analysis of whole of investment level M&E outputs.

This is a maximum term contract until January 31st 2028, with the possibility of extension.
 

This is a unique opportunity to support dei-Naoero workers in Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. The role is with the Government of the Republic of Naoero and is based in Brisbane, Queensland.

Palladium is advertising this role on behalf of the Government of Naoero. The Country Liaison Officer is recruited by the Government of Naoero and reports directly to the Director of Labour Mobility and the Head of Mission in Canberra. PLMSP and an Australia-based Employer of Record provide operational support, including contracting and logistics.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to 30 June 2027. Applicants must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Brisbane and must have valid Australian work rights and a current Australian driver license.