Training Support Coordinator PLMSP

Training Support Coordinator - PLMSP

Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program(PLMSP) Palladium

• Location: Brisbane Fiji (office-based hybrid)

• Contract: Fixed-term Full-time to September 2028

Palladium is a global leader in thedesign development and delivery of Positive Impact. We work with governmentscommunities and the private sector to address complex challenges and createenduring social and economic value.
Palladium is contracted by the Australian Governments Department of ForeignAffairs and Trade (DFAT) to deliver the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program(PLMSP) supporting Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste to participate inthe PALM scheme in inclusive safe and sustainable ways.

About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program

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 Program(PLMSP) builds on the successes of the Pacific Labour Facility (PLF) programwith a renewed focus on the provision of tailored support to worker sendingcountries to address their specific needs and priorities. Palladium iscontracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs andTrade (DFAT).

About the role

The Training Support Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the PALM Prepare Framework across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Working closely with the Training Support Managers and Engagement Managers (EMs) the role supports the development and implementation of Country Delivery Plans (CDPs) ensuring workers and their families receive high-quality preparation for successful participation in the PALM scheme.

Partnering with Labour Sending Units (LSUs) trainers and in-country stakeholders the Training Support Coordinator helps strengthen training capability coordinate preparation activities and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on labour mobility outcomes while contributing to the success of the Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP).

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of the PALM Prepare framework to prepare workers and their families for participation in the PALM scheme.

• Support the TSMs in their implementation of PALM Prepare including but not limited to project management support coordination of workshops and other logistical considerations.

• Support updates and adaptations to training modules throughout the PALM journey using feedback and local perspectives to inform improvements.

• Help extend training and development initiatives to better support workers and their families at every stage engaging local actors where possible.

• Work closely with EMs Program Managers (PMs) and other sending country staff to support LSU planning and training needs analyses including coordination of solutions delivered by PLMSP.

• Assist in exploring external options and local actors to meet additional training needs and liaise with stakeholders such as the Pacific Australia Skills government entities and community organisations.

• Maintain positive working relationships with key national and regional delivery partners and other DFAT-funded training programs (e.g. Pacific Australia Skills program).

• Work with the PLMSP Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) team to collect and provide feedback on training effectiveness ensuring local perspectives and community/PALM worker and family needs are included.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference(ToR) to learn more about the role:Training Support Coordinator

About you

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in education training international development project management or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience developing facilitating of training programs ideally in English as a Second Language (ESL) context.

• A solid understanding of the Australian technical and vocational education system.

• Experience working with programs in the Pacific with a strong understanding of GEDSI concepts and issues.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with partner governments civil sector and the private sector.

• Excellent communication presentation and report-writing skills.

• The ability to work independently manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

We strongly encourage people withdisability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negativelyaffect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for usto work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If youwould like further information or assistance with this please contact

Please note:While this role does not involve direct work with children the successfulcandidate will still be required to complete apolicecheck andrelevant due diligence checks as part of Palladiums commitment to being achild-safe organisation.

How to Apply
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Please submit your application online including your CV and brief coverletter outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of theposition.

If this opportunity interests you weencourage you to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on a rollingbasis. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Sunday 06 September 2026 11:59pm AEST

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Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to adisability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any othercircumstance please email our team at andwe will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding- We define Safeguarding as all the actions taken byPalladium to protect our people communities where we work and our clients fromharm including Sexual Exploitation Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse inany form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and anyform of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of childabuse as well as sexual exploitation abuse and harassment and zero-tolerancefor inaction to prevent protect against respond to and report harm. We arecommitted to ensuring that 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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