Key Details

- Duration: Full-Time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
- Office Location: Remote or Palladium office in Canberra, Adelaide or Brisbane, Australia
- 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 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.

About The Program

The Quad Infrastructure Fellowship (QIF) Program is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) via the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM). The AAGSM provides operational and technical support services to DFAT’s International Education and Scholarships Branch, with two End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs):

- EOIO 1 – Operational Support: High quality and efficient administrative and standard business support services provided to DFAT.
- EOIO 2 – Technical Support: High quality, coherent, consistent and fit for purpose technical support services that also promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion outcomes throughout DFAT’s international scholarship programmes network.

The purpose of the QIF is to build capacity across the Indo-Pacific to operate,



regulate and sustain modern infrastructures and to protect regional investments; reduce external dependencies, and build regional capabilities ensuring Australia and likeminded partners’ investments translate into regional peace, resilience and security.

About the Role

The Program Officer supports the effective delivery of the QIF by coordinating financial, administrative, procurement and programmatic functions. The role contributes to strong financial accountability, operational efficiency, and high-quality delivery of short courses and targeted educational activities.

Primary Responsibilities

- Coordinate the procurement of program requirements, including short courses and targeted educational activities
- Provide procurement support, including preparing and/or consolidating tender documentation, advertising tender opportunities, undertaking compliance reviews, and evaluating proposals
- Liaise closely with the Palladium corporate Project Manager to support the development and maintenance of procurement processes and guidelines, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Palladium policies
- Track program finance, including expenditure across the various budget lines
- Support financial processing, including obtaining payment approvals, and coding of payments against the correct expense codes




- Prepare stipend and other disbursement calculations and liaise with Palladium’s corporate finance team to process payments for participants and providers
- Contribute to effective communication across the program
- Ensure compliance with DFAT and Palladium policies, procedures, and quality systems

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role: ToR Program Officer, QIF.pdf

About You

- Qualification or equivalent experience in business, administration, project management, international development, finance or a relevant field
- Experience preparing contracts and managing procurement of goods and services
- Proven experience supporting financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, payments, and financial reporting
- Strong professional communication skills and ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise tasks, analyse issues, and deliver practical solutions while managing multiple competing deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in culturally diverse environments, build positive relationships, and contribute ideas with initiative and flexibility
- Knowledge of the Australian higher education and training sector
- Experience in delivery of DFAT funded international development programmes

Requirements

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

While this role does not involve direct work with children, a police check and relevant due diligence checks are required as part of Palladium’s commitment to a child-secure organisation.

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📌 Program Officer, QIF (South Australia)
🏢 Palladium: Make It Possible
📍 South Australia