Job Description:
Finance Coordinator – (PLMSP – Palladium)
About Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program
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’s (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 to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. Palladium is contracted to deliver PLMSP on behalf of DFAT.
This Opportunity
The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for providing financial management support to Finance Manager, and broad er project team.
This is a fixed term opportunity required for 3 years with possibility of extension.
The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Implementing client compliance, manage financial accounts, process payments, and conduct internal audits.
- Delivering financial training to the project team and support the Finance Manager with transaction evidence and monthly spot checks.
- Handling day-to-day operations of processing and paying suppliers, maintain credit card registers, and process expense claims.
- Managing the project bank account, prepare fund transfers, and undertake banking transactions including petty cash management.
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients and stakeholders, support onboarding and training of peers, and foster an inclusive work environment.
We are seeking an individual who will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Administration, or equivalent experience and education.
- Proven experience in managing project finances.
- Strong problem-solving, management, and strategic thinking skills; excellent attention to detail and data entry.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse personnel.
We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce to maximize our support. We encourage applications from candidates from Pacific Island countries, Timor-Leste, and across Australia. You must have valid Australian or country specific work rights to be considered for this position – visa sponsorship is not available.
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 hr@plmsp.com.au
How to Apply
To apply visit https://thepalladiumgroup.com/careers
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: Sun day 26th January 2025, 11.59pm AEST
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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 4,000 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 div ersity 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.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations 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 – 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 su ccessful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
How to apply
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