Office Location: preferably Melbourne; Brisbane or Canberra may also be considered.
Applicants must have valid work rights: to be eligible for this 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 programmes 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.

About the Role

The Asia Pacific (APAC) Strategy and Partnerships Team at Palladium is a strategic engine for growth, driving high‑value opportunities across the region in alignment with Palladium’s global vision. Senior Associate, Strategy and Partnerships holds a critical role within this team, supporting the development of strategic proposals that shape the future of donor‑funded programming in the region. This position benefits from advanced expertise in proposal design, a nuanced understanding of key clients and the regional political‑economic landscape. By leveraging deep sector knowledge and strategic insight, the Senior Associate will play a central role in expanding Palladium’s impact across the region.

Primary Responsibilities

- Identify, assess, and help shape recent business opportunities by analysing market trends, client priorities, competitive positioning, and strategic growth areas across APAC and global portfolios.
- Lead or support opportunity development strategies, positioning Palladium for success through early engagement, market intelligence, and targeted win strategies.
- Lead and coordinate bid development processes, ensuring opportunities are strategically positioned, appropriately resourced, and managed to successful submission.




- Develop and execute compelling pursuit and tender strategies that clearly articulate Palladium's value proposition, competitive advantages, and client‑centred solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, consultants, and industry stakeholders to strengthen Palladium's market intelligence, partnership network, and long‑term growth opportunities.
- Engage with Palladium's geographic and technical teams to ensure opportunity strategies and proposals are informed by local insights, implementation experience, and emerging sector trends.
- Establish and manage bid development workplans, timelines, and key milestones, ensuring buy‑in and accountability across bid teams, contributors, and reviewers.
- Coordinate recruitment and resource mobilisation activities for bids and program implementation, supporting workforce planning and access to the best available expertise.

About You

- Relevant Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- At least three years’ experience working in international development, preferably in donor‑funded or multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Strong understanding of the international development sector and the operating context of donor‑funded programmes in the APAC region.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships, with strong networking, collaboration and partnership management skills.
- High level of adaptability and resilience, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities and demanding work environments.




- Proven ability to work under tight timelines, manage multiple and simultaneous bids or priorities, and collaborate effectively across time zones.
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities without compromising quality.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and people with disabilities. Disclosure will not affect your application, and we will work with you to provide appropriate adjustments.

To be considered for this position, you must have valid work rights in the country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd August :59pm AEST. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; the position may close once a suitable candidate is found.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include (but are not limited to): socio‑economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or any other circumstance, please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss.

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📌 Senior Associate, Strategy and Partnerships (Melbourne)
🏢 Palladium: Make It Possible
📍 Melbourne