Job Description

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator,– Current Colombo Plan (NCP) Program Support Unit (PSU)

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator – New Colombo Plan (NCP), Program Support Unit (PSU)

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Joinus in helping bring the New Colombo Plan's impact to life. Workingcollaboratively in a 0.5 FTE job-share arrangement, you'll coordinate theannual MEL Plan, turn evidence into meaningful insights, support continuousimprovement and help share the whole NCP story with our stakeholders

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Location – Adelaide or Brisbane Preferred

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Applicationsclose on Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

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About Palladium

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Palladium is aglobal development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group,working alongside some of the world's leading project management andengineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investorsand communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lastingimpact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers theopportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, inenvironments where your work can truly make a difference.

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About The Project

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The NewColombo Plan(NCP)playsakey role in supporting theAustralian Government'sobjectivesin building Asia capability. Itaims to lift the Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy in Australia bysupporting Australian undergraduates to undertake study,languagelearningand internships in theIndo-Pacific. Thegoal of NCP isNCP alumni contribute theirskills,knowledgeand networks to Australia's enduring engagement inthe Indo-Pacific region. This is achievedthroughthreecomplementarygrants programs:theScholarship Program, Semester Program andMobility Program.

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The NCP PSU isadministered by Palladium on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs andTrade (DFAT) under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM). TheAAGSM provides operational and technical support services to DFAT'sInternational Education and Scholarships Branch, with two End of InvestmentOutcomes (EOIOs):

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EOIO 1 - Operational Support: High quality and efficient administrative and standard business support services provided to DFAT.

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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.

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The NCP Program Support Unit (NCP PSU) supports DFAT's NewColombo Plan Secretariat (NCS)withhigh-qualitygrantadministration and management consistentwith the principles of theCommonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. Support servicedeliveryincludes end-to-end grants cycle and funds management,aswell as technical support in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL),alumni engagement, communications, events management,businesssectorengagementand risk management.

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About the Role

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The 0.5 FTE MEL Coordinator role is part of ajob-share arrangement with an existing 0.5 FTE MEL Coordinator. Whileresponsibilities are allocated across the two positions, both roles workcollaboratively to achieve the overarching goals of the MEL Plan. The MEL Coordinator is responsible for coordinatingthe implementation of the annual MEL Plan, in line with the NCP ResultsFramework, with the aim of:

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generating and developing insights regarding theextent to which the planned outcomes and results of the NCP are beingrealised

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providing thebasis for effective decision-making regarding operations and continuousimprovement

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collating resultsto articulate a 'whole of NCP story' for stakeholders with an interest inthe ongoing

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Primary Responsibilities

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Program Delivery and Performance

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Coordinate thepreparation and presentation of MEL reports, insights, discussion papersand other key products.

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Support DFAT'scorporate performance reporting, including Performance Measure 2 andassociated process guidance.

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Facilitate programreflection sessions and apply lessons learned to strengthen MEL delivery.

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Provide accurate andtimely program data by drawing on multiple sources and using advancedMicrosoft Excel functions.

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Build MEL capability across the NCP PSU teamthrough guidance, knowledge sharing and practical support

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Reporting, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

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Review and improve MELreporting approaches to maintain quality, consistency and relevance.

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Update standardoperating procedures, process guides and reporting templates.

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Other Responsibilities

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Comply with andpromote DFAT policies across all aspects of implementation, includingGender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), safeguarding,fraud and anti‐corruption, Protectionfrom Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child protection,and environmental and social safeguards. Participate in relevant Palladium initiatives and professionaldevelopment opportunities.

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Maintain compliancewith organisational systems, processes and established practices.

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Undertake other dutiesaligned with the role's responsibilities and level of experience.

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Travel as required tosupport program delivery.

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Delivery Principles

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Work collaborativelyas One Team, contributing to open communication, sharedproblem-solving and a positive learning culture.

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Deliver high-qualityservices that are client-focused, solutions-oriented and outcomes-driven.

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Respond flexibly tochanging priorities and evolving program requirements.

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Proactively identifyopportunities to improve quality, efficiency and program outcomes.

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Demonstrateprofessionalism, ethics and integrity in line with DFAT standards.

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Relationships and Accountability

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Report to the Manager,Impact and Reporting, with technical guidance from the MEL Adviser.

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Collaborate acrossAAGSM to align MEL reporting measures with broader program outcomes.

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Work closely with theNCP PSU to gather data and evidence for reporting and evaluation.

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Liaise with NCS, DFATteams and other stakeholders to support MEL activities, including surveys,interviews and focus groups.

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Operate with amoderate level of autonomy, supported by appropriate

📌 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator,- New Colombo Plan (NCP) Program Support Unit (PSU)
🏢 Palladium
📍 Queensland