Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Program Coordinator

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Program Coordinator

Brisbane or Canberra Australia or SuvaFiji based Full-time Fixed-term

About Pacific Labour Mobility SupportProgram
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility(PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government thatenables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor-Leste to workin priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Programs(PLMSP) role is to provide the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers toaccess PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workersand national economies while minimising risks from labour mobilityparticipation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.

This Opportunity
Were looking for an experiencedGender-Based Violence (GBV) Program Coordinator to bring our Preventing andResponding to Gender-Based Violence in the PALM Scheme initiative to lifeacross the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

This is a meaningful hands-on role forsomeone who has experience working in GBV prevention and/or response has astrong understanding of the Pacific and/or Timor Leste context and is ready totake ownership of a significant body of work - without stepping into a linemanagement role. Youll be part of a small team focussed on GBV under our broader GEDSI program: designing anddelivering activities building partnerships shaping training and resourcesand making sure our approach is culturally grounded evidence-based andgenuinely useful for PALM workers their families and the communities they comefrom.
Youll work closely with our GEDSI teamcontribute to the wider PLMSP GEDSI Strategy and engage directly with DFATDEWR faith-based organisations GBV service providers and partners acrossAustralia the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Its a role with real scope realinfluence and a real opportunity to shape how GBV is addressed in one ofAustralias most important regional programs.

This is a fixed-term opportunity based inBrisbane Canberra or Suva with a flexible hybrid arrangement (minimum 50%in-office presence each week).

What youll be doing

• Designing and delivering the GBV activities under our annual plan - including training resource materials awareness events partnerships and research - in line with DFAT standards and our GEDSI Strategy.
• Making sure activities stay on track and on budget and that risks are identified managed and escalated early.
• Building and nurturing partnerships and networks relevant to GBV in the PALM schemein Australia the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
• Working alongside the GEDSI Manager to coordinate with DFAT and DEWR on GBV prevention and response approaches in the PALM scheme.
• Ensuring GBV prevention response and risk mitigation are effectively integrated across other parts of PLMSP and supporting flagship GEDSI team activities as needed.
• Bringing your technical expertise to bear by developing and facilitating GBV educational materials that work in Pacific/Timor Leste cultural contexts.
• Sharing your knowledge generously - buddying and mentoring more junior colleagues and contributing to a strong team culture.
• Exploring how AI data and technology can help us work smarter and better.

Pleaserefer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role:ToR GBV

About you

Youre an experienced GBV prevention andresponse practitioner who is equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves todeliver an activity and stepping back to think strategically about how it fitsinto the bigger picture. You bring sound technical judgement culturalsensitivity and the kind of interpersonal skills that earn trust quickly witha wide range of stakeholders.

Youll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Social Work Gender Studies International Development Community Development Anthropology or a related social science.
• Solid professional experience in GBV prevention and/or response programming - we welcome applications from candidates with a few years of relevant experience right through to seasoned individual contributors.
• Technical depth in GBV prevention and/or response in the Pacific and/or Timor-Leste; experience in the Australian context is also a plus.
• Strong facilitation skills including developing and delivering GBV educational and training materials that translate well across cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build credibility across cross-cultural and multi-agency settings.
• Experience managing budgets and resources to deliver activities on time and to standard.
• Strong risk management liaison and coordination skills.
• Confident written communication and report writing skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the agility to balance and prioritise multiple workstreams and stay calm under pressure.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding integrity and ethical development practice.

Why join us

• Take ownership of a high-impact high-visibility portfolio within a flagship Australian Government program.
• Work directly with DFAT DEWR and regional partners across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
• Join a supportive values-driven GEDSI team that backs you to do your best work.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements with the option to be based in Brisbane or Canberra Australia or Suva Fiji.
• Opportunities for local and international travel as part of the role.

We are committed to building a diversegeographically dispersed workforce to maximise our support. We encourageapplications from candidates from Pacific Island countries Timor-Leste andacross Australia. You must have valid Australian or Fiji work rights to beconsidered for this position - visa sponsorship is not available.

We strongly encourage people withdisability to apply. Disclosing your disability will not negatively affect yourapplication. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable sharing so we canwork with you on any appropriate adjustments you might need. For furtherinformation or assistance please contact

This role involvesworking with children and the successful candidate will be required tocomplete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part ofPalladiums commitment to being a child-safe organisation.

If this opportunity interests you we encourage you to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply
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Please submit your application onlineincluding your CV and brief cover letter outlining your suitability in linewith the requirements of the position.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 11:59pm AEST

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About Palladium
Palladium isa global 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 equitydiversity and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications fromall sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovationcreativity 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 nationalityveteran marital or Indigenous 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 intouch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding asall the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people communities where wework 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.

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