Full-time through to September ****, with the possibility of extension subject to project requirements and funding.
Location: Brisbane
This opportunity is open to suitably qualified applicants with valid work rights in Australia
This is a rare opportunity to influence thesuccess of a large, multi-country DFAT-funded program.
Lead operations, people,risk and governance functions while helping deliver lasting economic and socialimpact across the region!
PacificLabour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP)
The PacificAustralia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for theAustralian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries(PICs) and Timor-Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia.
The PacificLabour Mobility Support Program's (PLMSP) role is to provide the Department ofForeign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste withsupport to enable workers to access the PALM scheme in inclusive ways thatmaximise the benefits for workers and national economies while minimising risksfrom labour mobility participation.
Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP onbehalf of DFAT.
About the Role
As a key member of the PLMSP Senior Leadership Team,the Operations and People Lead provides strategic leadership of theprogram's Operations and People portfolio, ensuring effective governance,compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across all programfunctions.
The role oversees finance, procurement, contracting, humanresources, safeguards, safety and security, ensuring these services enablesuccessful program delivery across multiple countries.
Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader, ProgramEnablement, the Operations and People Lead translates strategic priorities intoeffective systems, processes and operational plans, while providinghigh-quality advice and assurance to support program decision-making.
The rolealso provides strategic direction and performance oversight to senior managersresponsible for operations, human resources, and safety and security.
Primary Responsibilities
Act as the senior functional adviser to the Deputy Team Leader, Team Leader, Senior Leadership Team, and DFAT on matters within the Operations and People portfolio.
Lead routine and technical engagement relating to the portfolio and support the Deputy Team Leader and Team Leader on strategic, sensitive, or cross-program matters.
Provide strategic and operational leadership in a complex, multi-region program ensuring agile, adaptive management is prioritised.
Accountable for operations functions including program finance management, annual activity budget, high-volume and high-value procurement, contracting and grants management and office operations across six locations.
Accountable for program expenditure management and reporting,



ensuring that program finances are managed in compliance with policies and procedures.
Hold accountability for the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of program budgeting and forecasting to support informed decision‐making.
Provide strategic leadership and assurance for program risk management, maintaining an integrated view of strategic, operational, financial, people and delivery risks and ensuring risks are identified, owned, mitigated, and escalated in a timely manner.
Ensure effective safeguards governance across fraud, anti‐corruption and child protection risk management, reporting, and capability development.
Provide clear, concise, timely and audience‐appropriate reporting and communication to the Deputy Team Leader, Team Leader, Senior Leadership Team and DFAT, ensuring material issues, risks, trends, options, and recommended actions are clearly identified and escalated.
Develop, improve and maintain operational systems and processes (procurement, risk, HR, finance) that drive efficiencies and ensure compliance with DFAT and Palladium policies and the Operations Manual.
Lead operational excellence that supports continuous improvement to systems and processes using evidence, collaboration and cross stream input, that enables PLMSP workstreams to strengthen delivery of annual plan activities.
Set the leadership direction and performance culture for the Operations, Safety and Security and People and Culture functions, enabling managers to lead with clear delegated authority and accountability while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high‐performing workforce across geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrate reflective and adaptive leadership, actively seeking and applying feedback, demonstrating effective judgement and cultural intelligence.
Maintain the professional capability required to lead effectively through ambiguity, complexity, and organisational change.
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business administration, organisational leadership, change management, public policy, international development, program management or a related field.
Minimum 10 years' experience in senior leadership roles within complex programs, organisations or business functions.
Demonstrated experience leading organisational change, business improvement, governance reform, strategic risk management or organisational transformation initiatives.
Experience operating in complex, politically sensitive or rapidly evolving environments,



with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and stakeholder expectations while maintaining delivery outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions in uncertain environments.
Strong experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including government, client or executive‐level audiences.
Experience working with DFAT or comparable government stakeholders is highly desirable.
Proven people leadership capability, including mentoring senior staff, leading through change and fostering collaborative, high‐performing and values‐driven cultures.
Strong interpersonal, communication and cross‐cultural engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
Flexibility to undertake domestic and international travel as required.
How we work here
AtPLMSP, our PROUD ways of working guide how we work with each other, our partners and the communities we support.
We value Positivity, Respect,Openness, Unwavering Integrity, and Diversity and Inclusion.
We look for peoplewho work collaboratively, communicate respectfully across cultures, followthrough on commitments, act with integrity, and contribute to an environmentwhere everyone feels safe, valued and able to contribute.
Please refer to the
Applicant Information
to learn more about what we are looking for in our Operations and People Lead:Applicant_Information.pdf
Shortlistedcandidates may be asked to complete a short work sample, scenario, technicalexercise or structured interview.
We will explain the process and availableadjustments before each stage.
We are committed to building a diverse,geographically dispersed workforce to maximise our support.
We welcomeapplications from candidates of all backgrounds, including First Nationspeoples, people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities andexpressions, and people with disabilities - disclosure will not affect yourapplication, and we will work with you to provide appropriate adjustments.
To be considered for this position, you musthave valid work rights in Australia.
Please note that visa sponsorship is notavailable for this role.
While this role does not involve direct workwith children, the successful candidate will still be required to complete apolice check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium's commitment to being a child‐protected organisation
Closing date: Monday5th October *******:59 pm AEST
If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Pleasenote that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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
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