Key Details
Duration: Full-Time, Fixed Term to 30 June ****
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 up-to-date 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-safe organisation.
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