Deputy Team Leader, Program Enablement PLMSP

Deputy Team Leader Program Enablement - PLMSP

• Full-time through to September 2028 with the possibility of extension subject to project requirements and funding.
• Location: Brisbane (or Canberra)
• This opportunity is open to suitably qualified applicants with valid work rights in Australia

Looking for arole where you can influence strategy lead organisational change and driveimpact at scale As Deputy Team Leader Program Enablement you will providesenior leadership across a complex program optimising operationsstrengthening performance and fostering continuous improvement. This is anexciting opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders shape programdirection and ensure delivery remains agile effective and fit for purpose.

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 Programs (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
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) Program Enablement willprovide senior strategic and operational leadership across PLMSP with a focuson optimising program enablers guiding transition and change management andensuring enabling functions support flexible responsive and risk-awaredelivery.

As a member of the PLMSP Senior Leadership Teamthe DTL Program Enablement will contribute to program directionorganisational change management and decision-making; strengthen programeffectiveness and continuous improvement to ensure PLMSP remains agileefficient and fit for purpose as priorities and operating environments evolveand support effective engagement with DFAT and other senior stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and direction to program enabling functions while Stream Leads retain direct accountability for the day-to-day management and delivery of their respective functions consistent with agreed delegations and governance arrangements.
• Provide strategic oversight of program enabling functions including contract management procurement and workforce planning to ensure the program has the systems resources and support required to deliver activities effectively respond with agility to emerging client priorities and continuously improve delivery capability.
• Lead the development and implementation of an agreed program of organisational change initially informed by the strategic review with clear priorities sequencing accountabilities and measures of success.
• Guide transition planning for key roles and functions across the program including informing the purpose scope and accountabilities of new or revised roles and ensuring continuity of leadership decision-making and delivery during transition periods.
• Provide strategic supervision to Stream Leads responsible for program enabling and cross-cutting functions currently including operations and people technology and communications while maintaining flexibility to adjust supervisory arrangements as program needs evolve.
• Provide strategic advice and support to PLMSPs broader Senior Leadership Team including contributing to organisational planning and decision-making mentoring and supporting senior leaders in their management responsibilities and fostering a collaborative and high-performing leadership culture.
• Collaborate closely with Palladium Corporate to ensure DFAT receives timely and accurate information to support its effective contract management.
• Drive a streamlined approach to risk governance escalation and reporting that enables senior leaders and DFAT to focus on material risks emerging issues strategic opportunities and decision points.
• Mentor and coach others both formally and informally investing time in their success and ensuring messages from leadership are supported and clearly cascaded.
  

Pleaserefer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role:ToR Deputy Team Leader Program

About You

• 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 ourpartners and the communities we support. We value Positivity RespectOpenness 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.

How to apply and what happens next
Pleaseapply online through the Palladium careers website with:

• your CV
• a Cover Letter outlining responses to the application questions below with each response no more than 200 words. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
  

Applicationquestions: (Please limit each response to a maximum of 200 words)

• What interests you about the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and DFATs investment through the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) How do you see the program contributing to labour mobility regional partnerships and broader economic and development outcomes across Australia the Pacific and Timor-Leste
• Describe a time when you led a team or function in a complex and agile environment requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on operational delivery. How did you balance competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
• Describe your leadership approach and how you build a positive high-performing team culture. How do you influence stakeholders navigate sensitive issues and foster collaboration across diverse teams and partners

Pleaserefer to the Applicant Information to learn more about what we arelooking for in our Deputy Team Leader:Applicant InformationDTL Program

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 diversegeographically 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 thatvisa sponsorship is not available 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 Palladiumscommitment to being a child-safe organisation

How to Apply
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Closing date: Thursday24th September 2026 11:59 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 aglobal development and consulting firm part of the GISI Consulting Groupworking alongside some of the worlds 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.

Equity Diversity &Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusioninto everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society andactively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and good practice. We positively welcome andseek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all jobapplicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of theirbackground or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to)socio-economic background age race gender identity and expression religionethnicity sexual orientation disability nationality veteran marital orIndigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or youare a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email ourteam at and we will be in touchto discuss.

Safeguarding- We define Safeguardingas all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people communities wherewe work and our clients from harm including SexualExploitation Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Traffickingfor sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking ofchildren. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexualexploitation abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to preventprotect against respond to and report harm. We are committed to ensuringthat all children and adults who come into contact withPalladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successfulcandidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process includingsafeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our Codeof Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual ExploitationAbuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.

Required Experience:

Manager