SeniorGEDSIAdviser - Global Support Unit

Senior GEDSI Adviser - Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM) Global Support Unit (GSU)

• Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2029
• Competitive salary and hybrid work arrangement (minimum three days in office)
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Canberra preferred, other locations within Australia considered

About Palladium

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social, climate and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to help 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, the environment, and, most importantly, people's lives.

The program

The Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM) is an initiative designed to enhance the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) international scholarship program delivery by providing operational, technical and analytical services to DFAT and the broader scholarship delivery network. In doing so, the AAGSM will enhance DFAT's capacity to drive policy, partnerships and respond to the demand for evolved scholarship program delivery architecture. The AAGSM consists of the Global Support Unit (GSU) - responsible for operational and technical services to DFAT's International Education and Scholarships Branch (EDB) and scholarship network, and the Global Research Unit (GRU)

The role

The Senior GEDSI Adviser plays a key role in advancing strategic objectives by providing technical support services that promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion outcomes throughout DFAT's international scholarship programs network. It is responsible for providing high-level policy and specialised GEDSI technical advice, capacity support, training and performance monitoring to the Australia Awards network throughout the scholarship and Fellowships cycle.

The role also provides oversight of the Disability Adviser, the Psychosocial and Wellbeing Support Adviser, and short term advisers (STAs), ensuring a consistent and coordinated approach to intersectionality, case management, policy and delivery across the program.

The role further encompasses providing strategic policy advice and guidance to DFAT and the Australia Awards network, ensuring alignment with DFAT's Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) policy and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. This role contributes to program design, shaping leadership initiatives (e.g. Women Leading and Influencing), and engaging with broader DFAT policy priorities (e.g. gender and climate).

Responsibilities will ensure :

About you

You will bring working knowledge of GEDSI within Australia's international development program, together with associated Australian Government strategies and policies (including PSEAH and Child Protection), as well as international norms and standards that protect the rights of all people.

Additional key requirements include :

To Apply

Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.

Established working rights required for suitable candidates; there is no visa sponsorship or relocation support available.

For further information please email HR.AAGSM@thepalladiumgroup.com

Closing date : Tuesday 13 January 2025, 11.59pm AEDT

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.

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 successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

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