Labour Mobility Training & Skills Development Officer, PNG 269 views

Labour Mobility Training & Skills Development Officer, PNG

Company Overview:

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – 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, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.  

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com 

Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. 

Project Overview and Role:

The PALM scheme is the Australian Government’s new, integrated
approach to the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme.
The Pacific Labour Facility (PLF) facilitates seasonal and
longer-term work opportunities for Pacific workers in Australia.
It connects Australian employers with Pacific workers, supports the
administration of the Pacific Labour Scheme and provides targeted support to
the Seasonal Worker Programme.

Purpose of the Position

The Labour
Mobility Training and Skills Development Officer will support and
deliver Pre- and Post- Departure Briefings for workers participating in Labour
Mobility Programs. The position includes developing and delivering life skills,
fitness training and work readiness programs to enhance employment
opportunities for PNG candidates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

It is essential you have excellent training and communication skills for engagement with large cohorts of participants. You must be
self-motivated and demonstrate a high level of
initiative.

It is expected of you to have experience in developing and implementing
delivering training programs and have strong organisational and time management skills.

This role will require you to travel to District and Provinces to
support national efforts to build a work-ready pool of potential workers to
supply labour market needs in Australia and New Zealand.

The deliverables for this position are:

• Prepare, deliver and develop the skills of the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) team in delivering the Post-Deployment Briefings to workers when they return from overseas.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date Pre- and Post- Departure (Arrival) Briefing resources and materials relevant to PNG.
• In conjunction with the LMU identify and engage local partners that can add value to the delivery of the Pre- and Post- Departure Briefings and Work Readiness programs in the districts and provinces.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate attendance at all interview sessions to conduct general health testing.
• Work with the district and provincial administrators to develop fitness and healthy eating programs as part of candidate preparation for mobilisation.
• Complete required administrative tasks linked to this role, including working with the Pacific Labour Facility Quality Learning Team to distribute surveys and collate feedback from workers.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in education, training, sports management or similar relevant discipline or at least 3 years demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and facilitation of training programs with a strong focus on coaching/development and mentoring of others.
• Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated understanding of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) processes, principles, and practices.
• Experience in fast paced working environments, with tight deadlines.
• Excellent English and Tok Pisin written and verbal communication skills for high level external engagement and report writing.

Desirable skills
and experience:

• Understanding of Pacific Labour Mobility programs.
• Understanding of and experience living and working in Australia or New Zealand.

This position is open to nationals of PNG. Salary
is competitive and based on local labour standards.

To apply, and to see the
full Terms of Reference, please visit Palladium website: https://thepalladiumgroup.com/jobs

Applications close on 21st November 2021