This is a unique opportunity tosupport Solomon Islands workers in Australia under the Pacific Australia LabourMobility (PALM) scheme. The role is with the SolomonIslands Labour Mobility Unit and is based in Australia, with Brisbane as thepreferred location.

Palladium isadvertising this role on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government. The CountryLiaison Officer is recruited by and reports to the Director of the SolomonIslands Labour Mobility Unit. An Australia-based Employer of Record providesoperational management, including contracting and logistical support.

Thisis a fixed-term opportunity to 30 June 2027, with possible extension.Applicants must already have valid work rights in Australia. This role is basedin Australia and visa sponsorship is not available.

Aboutthe Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Unit

TheSolomon Islands Labour Mobility Unit (LMU), within the Ministry of ForeignAffairs and External Trade, leads the Solomon Islands Government'sparticipation in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and otherlabour mobility programmes. The PALM scheme enables Solomon Islanders to accessemployment opportunities in Australia, build skills and experience, andcontribute to their families and communities through remittances. The LMU workswith government, industry and development partners to support workerrecruitment, mobilisation, welfare and reintegration, ensuring labour mobilityopportunities are delivered in a safe, fair and inclusive manner that benefitsworkers, employers and the Solomon Islands economy.

Aboutthe role

TheCountry Liaison Officer will help Solomon Islands workers in Australiaunderstand their employment, workplace rights, responsibilities, superannuationand support options. The role works closely with the Solomon Islands LabourMobility Unit, PALM employers, Australian Government agencies, PLMSP, communityservices and other partners to support worker wellbeing and safe participationin the PALM scheme.

The role will:

Provide culturallyappropriate support to Solomon Islands workers,



including help tounderstand workplace rights, responsibilities, superannuation, pay,deductions and where to seek help.

Coach and build theconfidence of workers so they can understand their rights, manageemployment matters, raise concerns early and use the right support andreferral pathways.

Build positive workingrelationships with PALM employers, worker wellbeing staff, AustralianGovernment agencies, the Solomon Islands Government and communityservices.

Respond to complex,sensitive or urgent welfare matters in a calm, respectful and professionalway, including during critical incidents and crisis situations.

Manage competingpriorities, travel, records, reporting and urgent requests while keepingworker welfare and safety at the centre of the work.

Identify emergingwelfare trends and share practical feedback to help improve support forSolomon Islands workers.

TheSolomon Islands Labour Mobility Unit is looking for someone who:

Is fluent in Englishand a Solomon Islands language, and can communicate clearly with workers,employers and government stakeholders.

Has strong judgementand can stay calm, respectful and practical when responding to complexissues, complaints or crisis situations.

Can work independently,manage competing priorities and follow formal referral and escalationprocesses.

Has experiencesupporting people from diverse cultural backgrounds and building trustacross communities, employers and government partners.

Holds a currentAustralian driver licence and can travel within Australia, includingoutside regular business hours when required.

Is confident usingMicrosoft Office, email,



online systems and written records to manageinformation safely and accurately.

Weencourage applications from people from Solomon Islands and from candidateswith robust experience supporting Pacific communities in Australia.

Westrongly encourage people with disability to apply. Sharing information aboutyour disability will not negatively affect your application. You are welcome totell us what adjustments or support would help you take part in the recruitmentprocess.

Closing date: Sunday 06 September 2026 11:59pm AEST

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

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to bemade due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for anyother circumstance, please email our team at *************@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium toprotect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We arecommitted to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact withPalladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. Allsuccessful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection processincluding safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

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📌 Country Liaison Officer - Solomon Islands (Queensland)
🏢 Palladium
📍 Queensland