Skills and Training Manager Pilots (PLMSP - Palladium)

Project Overview:

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor-Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) builds on the successes of the Pacific Labour Facility (PLF) program, with a renewed focus on the provision of tailored support to worker sending countries to address their specific needs and priorities. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Role Overview:

Acting as the Strategic Growth Stream’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) specialist, the Skills and Training Manager Pilots will support the procurement, design and delivery of accredited training aligned to the needs of PALM workers as part of PLMSP pilot activities. Liaising closely with industry, they will support pilot design, tender processes and accompanying stakeholder engagement to maximise the scalability and efficacy of training models under PLMSP pilots.   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Skills and Training Manager Pilots will be responsible for:  

• Support the design of skills training pilots including scoping and needs analysis, procurement, stakeholder consultation, evaluation and contracting.  
• Review the training and support requirements for worker cohorts participating in PLMSP pilots.   
• Advise approved employers (AEs) and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) on addressing training needs, including cross-cultural communication. Foster effective mentoring and knowledge sharing across AEs and RTOs through pilot forums and briefs.
• Maintain relationships with Labour Sending Units, government ministries, bi-lateral programs, community groups, the Pacific Australia Skills Platform (PASP) and other training providers, to ensure the most appropriate stakeholders are engaged in delivery of associated training programs that support the PALM scheme. 
• Work with the PLMSP monitoring, evaluation, research and learning team and external assessors to capture lessons learned from skills pilots.  

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as education and/or training, as well as experience in international development and project management. 
• Extensive experience in the development, delivery and facilitation of training programs, in an English as a Second Language context, using a range of dynamic and inclusive learning strategies and technologies. 
• A solid understanding of the Australian technical and vocational education system. 
• Experience working with programs in the Pacific, with a strong understanding of Gender, Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion (GEDSI) concepts and issues. 
• A demonstrated ability to build respectful, productive and sustainable working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (including partner government, civil society and the private sector),working together to achieve results. 
• High level proficiency in Microsoft suite, web browsers, Meeting and communication applications and experience with various Leaning Management Systems and platforms. 
• Flexibility to undertake frequent travel, including after hours and weekend. 

Applications close on 8th December 2024 11.59pm AEST and will be assessed on a rolling basis.

For full details on role requirements, please refer to the Terms of Reference.      

This position can be based in Brisbane QLD, or Canberra ACT. We are focused on building a diverse workforce to enhance our support and we welcome applications from Pacific Island and Timor-Leste candidates, as well as those from Australia and beyond. You must have valid Australian work rights to be considered for this position - visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates who are willing to relocate for the position must do so at their own expense.

We strongly encourage people with disability to apply. Disclosing about your disability will not negatively affect your application. Please tell us as much as you feel comfortable for us to work with you about the appropriate adjustments that you might need. If you would like further information or assistance with this, please contact PLMSP.HR@thepalladiumgroup.com  

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

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

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