HR Coordinator – International Scholarship Program

 

Fixed term contract up to 30 June 2029Competitive salary and flexible work optionsCanberra based

 

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. Palladium manages a number of international scholarship programs on behalf of the Australian Government including Australia Awards programs, the Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program and the New Colombo Plan.

 

The Role

Palladium are seeking a Human Resource (HR) Coordinator to join one of our international scholarship programs. As an integral part of an Operations team, you will be responsible for coordinating the HR service delivery across the Program. Reporting directly to the Deputy Team Leader, Operations, you will be responsible for:

HR generalist support to the Program by providing quality and trusted advice to staff on policy interpretation and employee relations matters and general HR queries. HR administration such as responding to HR queries across the team, maintaining HR records and systems.Supporting and coordinating HR activities and initiatives including performance review, reporting, and wellness, learning and development initiatives.Ensuring program compliance as required by Australian legislation, DFAT requirements and Palladium, as well as demonstrating HR best practice. End-to-end recruitment and selection coordination for program positions, as well as contracting and onboarding tasks.In addition, this role will undertake general administration tasks to support the office management of the Program.

 

You will work as part of a highly experienced and passionate program team, with the opportunity to develop and showcase your expertise across the full HR function. This role will work closely with Palladiums APAC Corporate HR team who will guide and mentor you for success.

 

Palladium offers a competitive salary for a long term fixed term contract up to 30 June 2029. We offer flexible work options to support wellbeing and success. This position will be Canberra based.

 

About you

With experience as a HR professional in a diverse and fast paced environment, you will bring:   

Tertiary level qualifications in Human Resource Management or similar; with experience in international development or a service delivery industry desirable but not essential.Experience in full-cycle recruiting, including candidate management, interview logistics and coordination, drafting ad text and interview questions, panel support and onboarding.Ability to engage and consult with managers and team members to understand their needs and priorities to develop solutions.Project coordination and administration skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.Cultural maturity and excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.A working understanding of Australian employment law and HR best practice, and a proven capability to provide trusted and accurate advice to mangers and staff on HR related matters.

 

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: Thursday 27 March 2025, 11.59pm AEST 

 

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.