- Company: Palladium
- State: Australian Capital Territory
- Location: Anywhere
- Job type: Contract
- Salary: Specified in body of job post
- Job category: Community Services and Development
- Job expires in: 8 days
Gender Based Violence Consultant – First Nations
Gender Based Violence Consultant – First Nations
Project Overview:
The PLF works with DFAT to support the administration of the PALM scheme and facilitate opportunities for Australian employers to connect with workers from the Pacific and Timor-Leste. The PLF is managed by Palladium and has been established as a trusted intermediary in supporting Australia-Pacific circular labour mobility.
Role Overview:
Pacific Labour Facility is seeking Gender Based Violence (GBV) consultant support to ensure the overarching PALM GBV approach considers the intersection of the PALM scheme and First Nations communities and in particular any impacts on First Nations communities of family/gender-based violence associated with the PALM scheme.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
With support and guidance from the PLF GEDSI team and the GBV Design team lead, the consultant will be expected to undertake a consultation process that captures the following key steps:
- Meet with the GBV design and GEDSI teams for a briefing on the GBV design
- Develop a consultation plan that outlines relevant stakeholders for consultation in two locations within Australia identified in collaboration with PLF/ DEWR, risks and mitigation strategies, proposed travel and an interview guide
- Undertake consultations with First Nations communities, leaders and service providers in 2 locations
- Develop a mini-report (5-10 pages) outlining key findings and recommendations for consideration by the broader GBV design team
Required Qualifications:
Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Experience in or understanding of drivers of violence and strategies that promote transformative change in addressing gender inequality, including working with men and behavior change programs.
- Experience and expertise in delivering interventions consistent with human rights principles to prevent and respond to family and gender-based violence, preferably in the Australian / First Nations community contexts
- Ability to conduct consultations across a broad range of stakeholder groups, including on sensitive and complex social issues and to capture this in easy-to-read reports.
- An understanding of Pacific labour mobility, including social issues relevant to labour mobility.
- A deep understanding and respect for Australian First Nations, Pacific and Timorese values and principles, understanding of country cultures, context, challenges and opportunities across PALM scheme counties, faith-based approaches to family and gender-based violence prevention, and people centred approaches that reinforce values of gender equality with consideration of the diversity of women and girls.
- An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Strong commitment to principles of intersectionality and inclusion of people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics, and people with disabilities.
- A tertiary qualification in human resource management or social services would be an advantage
Benefits:
- Work with a friendly and supportive team with diversity of skills.
- Great organisational culture in CBD location.
- Working for a program that is making a positive impact.
Applications close on 11 December 2024 and will be assessed on a rolling basis.
This is a short-term role and can be based anywhere in Australia, with travel requirements within Australia. Applications from candidates of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Must have valid Australian work rights to be considered for this position – visa sponsorship is not available. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract to 28 February, 2025.
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.
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 accommodation 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.
How to Apply
Applications close on 11 December 2024 and will be assessed on a rolling basis.
Apply Now via Palladium careers website: https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/?c=palladium