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
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for the timely delivery of the scale up activities approved by DFAT in the tasking note
- Responsible for the financial management of the scale up budget in coordination with the PLMSP Finance and Operations Team
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and performance management of PLMSP staff employed under the scale up
- Work with the PLMSP Engagement Manager as well as PLMSP and LSU staff in the management of service providers contracted to deliver activities under the scale up
- Work collaboratively with other PLMSP streams including worker and family preparedness, communications, pilots, In-Country Recruitment Database (IRD), and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) to support project activities
- Work closely with the PLMSP operation team to ensure that the required procurement and financial processes for the scale up activities are followed
- Ensure strong coordination and effective communication between the LSU, implementing partners, DFAT, SEFOPE and PLMSP staff in Australia
- Support the LSU, and in collaboration with the PLMSP communications team where applicable, with their marketing, communications, awareness and advocacy projects to inform the public, communities, workers, and key LM stakeholders about Circular Labour Mobility and the PALM project
- Participate as a member of the PLMSP Timor-Leste Senior Management Team and contribute to planning and reporting activities
- Understand the implication of project risk and support its identification, management and mitigation
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across assignments and maintain professional, respectful and effective relationships with your colleagues
- Proactively lead internal initiatives to seek improvements, encouraging team participation and sharing of new ideas
- Focus on self-development by assessing individual contribution against the capability framework, welcoming and embracing regular feedback from others and developing skills in providing balanced feedback to others
- Create, promote and maintain an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment through respecting the views of others, listening with empathy and resolving differences in a positive and constructive manner through applying effective conflict resolution techniques
- Monitor project costs and conduct monthly account closure reports.
- Monitor project expenditure, manage cash flow to project accounts and advise Senior Operations Manager of any issues
- As required, prepare statements of forward expenditure and invoiced expenses, disaggregated as required
- Monitor subcontractor payments and ensure records are kept for all transactions
- Support the Finance Officers to process PAFs, and update the project Field Voucher as required
- Assist with drafting policies and procedures relating to project financial management
- Undertake banking transactions, including the management of petty cash, petty cash and bank account reconciliation, and the preparation of a monthly field voucher
- Understand how innovation and technology shape the way we work and introduce new ways of working through AI, data and technology
We are seeking an individual who has:
- Tertiary qualifications in international development, project management and/or a relevant discipline or; an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education
- 7-10 years’ work experience in similar project support or management roles
- Has experience in carrying out large RFQs (Requests for Quotations) and EOI (Expressions of Interest) for goods and services; preferably under DFAT funded projects
- Has a strong understanding of the available training options and partner organisations in Timor Leste
- Has a sound knowledge of the PALM Scheme and its demands
- Excellent English written and oral communications skills with a high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web browsers
- Advanced research and analytical skills
- Financial and commercial acumen, including excellent skills in Excel.
- Demonstrated relationship management skills, including the ability to work across a broader team and with external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgement
- Highly developed organisational skills, agility and the ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks, and work well under pressure
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, including availability in working towards the milestone deadlines.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th March 2025, 11.59pm AEST
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