Human Resources Coordinator

• Be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team delivering high-quality HR and recruitment support for programs that promote education, inclusion, and global engagement
• Based in Adelaide, Australia, 1-year fixed term contract (with possibility of extension)

About Palladium

Palladium is a global development and consulting firm, part of the GISI Consulting Group, working alongside some of the world’s leading project management and engineering organisations. We partner with governments, businesses, investors and communities to design and deliver complex programs that create lasting impact. With a presence across more than 90 countries, Palladium offers the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, alongside talented colleagues, in environments where your work can truly make a difference.

Program overview

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) plays a key role in supporting the Australian Government’s objectives in building Asia capability. It aims to lift the Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to undertake study, language learning and internships in the Indo-Pacific.

NCP alumni contribute their Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy to Australia’s enduring engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. This is achieved through three complementary grants programs: the Scholarship Program, Mobility Program and Semester Program.

The NCP PSU supports Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT’s) New Colombo Plan Secretariat (NCS) with high-quality grant administration and management consistent with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles. Support service delivery includes end-to-end grants cycle and funds management, as well as technical support in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), alumni engagement, communications, events management, business sector engagement and risk management.

This Opportunity

The HR Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of human resources and recruitment services across the New Colombo Plan Program Support Unit (PSU), contributing to high-quality operational and technical outcomes for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Working closely with the Senior Coordinator, Operations, this role provides end-to-end HR coordination, recruitment support, onboarding, and administrative services in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

The HR Coordinator will be responsible for:

Human Resources

• Support the provision of HR services across the PSU, including responding to HR queries, providing guidance on policies, and escalating complex matters
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, liaising with payroll and corporate teams as required
• Coordinate HR processes including performance reviews, salary and compensation

Recruitment and Selection

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising, shortlisting, interview coordination, due diligence and contracting
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment cycle, ensuring timely and effective processes
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with DFAT requirements and organisational policies, including safeguarding and equity principles
• Contribute to talent pipeline development and support proactive sourcing for specialised roles

Onboarding

• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes to ensure a smooth transition for new staff
• Facilitate onboarding briefings, mandatory compliance training, and due diligence requirements

HR Metrics and Reporting

• Maintain accurate HR data across recruitment, onboarding and learning systems
• Support the preparation of HR reports and provide data for analysis as required
• Track recruitment progress and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders

Administration Support

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Program Enabling team

For full details on role requirements, see full Terms of Reference (TOR), click on the apply now button for link.

About You

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as HR, Business and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in related HR coordination, preferably applied in the international development context and a diverse and fast paced environment.
• Experience in HR coordination and recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced or complex environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• A working knowledge of Australian employment practices and HR processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on service delivery

How 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: Applications Close Midnight May 29th 2026 (AEST).

This position is open to residents with authority to live and work in .Rates of pay are based on local labour standards.

About Palladium

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

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 [email protected] 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.