Senior Project Coordinator (x4) – Strongim Wok Long TVET

· Fixed term contract up to 11 September 2028 (with possible extension)

· Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

· Open to PNG national candidates only

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 2,000 employees operating in 75-plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.

About PNG-Australia Strongim Wok Long TVET (SWLT)

The PNG–Australia Strongim Wok Long Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) (SWLT) program is a four-year, AUD 80 million investment by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) efforts to strengthen its TVET sector. Aligned with PNG’s national priority to build an educated and skilled workforce for resilient economic growth, SWLT aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of skills development. The program supports improvements in national quality assurance systems, technical college standards, graduate employability, and Australia’s visible and trusted development partnership with PNG.

The program aligns with the broader goals of the Australia–PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029, which emphasises locally led development, education investment, and inclusive growth, as well as PNG’s Higher and Technical Education Reform Act 2020.

This Opportunity

As Senior Project Coordinator you will be responsible for providing cross pillar support to manage the implementation and delivery of a range of SWLT activities under the direction of the senior leadership team and in-consultation with technical advisers and partners.

This will include:

• Support technical leads in engagement with Government of PNG counterparts, DFAT, technical partners and consultants to support activity design, consultation, and delivery.
• Lead and support the preparation of Concept Notes, Terms of Reference, briefing papers, draft deliverables and other outputs from early scoping through drafting, review, approval, and completion.
• Lead and maintain program trackers, delivery schedules, and workplans to support effective decision-making
• Identify delivery risks and bottlenecks across activities and proactively support mitigation actions with technical leads.
• Monitor alignment between approved budgets, scopes of work, and delivery progress across multiple activities.
• Support preparation and follow-up for steering committees, technical advisory groups, coordination forums, workshops, and consultations.
• Work with the operations focal points including SWLT Procurement and Finance Managers on activity procurement processes including scoping, scheduling and documentation.
• Assist the technical leads and Operations Senior Coordinator with managing consultants and partners, including contract milestones, deliverable tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting against program outputs, priorities, and agreed indicators, including dashboard and tracker inputs as required.
• Provide responsive, ad‑hoc program management and coordination support as priorities shift, new requests emerge, or activities are brought forward or deferred.
• Understand and contribute to SWLT gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) objectives as relevant to this role and participate in GEDSI learning and engagement as required.
• Ensure adherence to DFAT and Palladium safeguarding standards and policies and commit to prevent harm, and commit to promoting safe, inclusive environments, including reporting concerns appropriately.
• Contribute to office learning culture by seeking out knowledge, sharing fresh perspectives and ideas, and taking initiative in problem-solving.
• Support SWLT to be climate friendly by thinking about and implementing ways to reduce waste and use environmental practices.
• Understand and work in line with SWLT principles[1] at all times.

About you

You will demonstrate proven experience in the following areas:

• Strong program management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent activities at different stages and with varying stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage complex workplans and trackers that maintain oversight of activity performance
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and act as a trusted coordination point across diverse audiences
• Demonstrated understanding of MEL tools underpinning results monitoring frameworks
• A practical understanding of procurement processes and financial management, including an ability to understand and analyse activity budgets
• Capacity to support adaptive management, responding to shifting priorities and changes in direction
• Strong skills in writing, reviewing, and being able to interpret and synthesise information readily
• High level of organisation, initiative and self-management and the ability to work across priority tasks and adhoc requests while also working collaboratively with senior, technical staff and driving progress
• Participation and positive engagement in diverse teams, supporting a results-driven culture of learning and inclusion
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of locally-led, socially inclusive, politically informed and adaptive programming.

To Apply

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026, 11.59pm AEST

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion across all activities. We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and ensure all applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of background or personal characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and provide reasonable adjustments or accommodations where required.

Should you require any adjustments to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - Palladium maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harm, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, child abuse, and human trafficking. We are committed to protecting our people, partners, and communities and ensuring safe and respectful environments. All personnel are expected to uphold safeguarding standards, with successful candidates subject to enhanced screening, including safeguarding-focused assessments and due diligence, in line with Palladium’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.