Data Quality Officer – New Colombo Plan (NCP), Program Support Unit (PSU)

Join us as a Data Quality Officer and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our data. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about quality and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

- Location – Adelaide Preferred
- Contract till: 30 June 2029
- Applications close on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

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 Project The New Colombo Plan (NCP) plays a key role in supporting the Australian Government’s objectives in building Asia capability. It aims to lift the Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to undertake study, language learning and internships in the Indo-Pacific. The goal of NCP is NCP alumni contribute their skills, knowledge and networks to Australia’s enduring engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.

This is achieved through three complementary grants programs: the Scholarship Program, Mobility Program and Semester Program.

Education The NCP PSU is administered by Palladium on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) under 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 productive 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 programs network.

The NCP Program Support Unit (NCP PSU) supports DFAT’s New Colombo Plan Secretariat (NCS) with high-quality grant administration and management consistent with the principles of the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. Support service delivery includes end-to-end grants cycle and funds management, as well as technical support in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), alumni engagement, communications, events management, business sector engagement and risk management.



About The Role The Data Quality Officer will support the NCP PSU and DFAT data requirements by maintaining high data quality standards, executing validation and cleansing tasks, and preparing data needed for regular and ad-hoc reports under the guidance of the Manager, Impact and Reporting. This role will be key in supporting data management activity across the NCP PSU team, working closely with the MEL Coordinator and Scholarships, Semester, Mobility and Alumni teams as necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

Cross-Program Data Support

- Support data collection, management, cleansing, and analysis across PSU program areas.
- Support the preparation and visualisation of reports, including monthly dashboards and management reporting.
- Support MEL activities, including data gathering, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting.
- Support program leads in maintaining reporting data and management information.
- Respond to ad hoc data requests and reporting requirements as directed.

Program Database and Information Management

- Maintain program databases and information management, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and completeness.
- Manage regular data updates from program management information and undertake data quality checks.
- Support data extraction, validation, and reporting activities across PSU streams.
- Ensure records are maintained in accordance with data governance and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder and Alumni Data Administration

- Support the maintenance of alumni and stakeholder records, ensuring data is accurately recorded and updated.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to support engagement activities, promotions, campaigns, and related data requirements.
- Support the administration of stakeholder and alumni platforms, including verification of membership requests and
- updating records where required (Linkedin Group).

Other Responsibilities

- Uphold DFAT policies across all aspects of implementation, including Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), safeguarding, fraud and anti‑corruption, Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child protection, and environmental and social safeguards.
- Participate in corporate initiatives and development opportunities to support consistent practices and compliance with organisational systems and processes
- Undertake domestic travel as required.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role:



Terms of Reference About You The ideal candidate should have:

- Proficiency in digital databases, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel.
- Experienced in data management, compliance, privacy obligations, and handling sensitive information
- Skilled in data cleansing, validation, integrity checks, and data quality assurance.
- Experienced in producing data analysis and supporting data-driven reporting.
- Strong attention to detail in maintaining large datasets and ensuring accuracy.
- Effective time management with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experienced with data management tools including Monday.com, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Knowledge of data management within government, higher education, and international education environments.

How To Apply Click the "Apply Now" button Please submit your application online, including your CV and a cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Closing date: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This is a Locally engaged role, people who have existing working and living rights in Australia are encouraged to apply.

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.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.

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

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