Job Description

Finance Coordinator – New Colombo Plan (NCP), Program Support Unit (PSU)

Are you a finance
professional who is detail-oriented and thrives in delivering efficiency and compliance?
We are looking for a Finance Coordinator to be a part of New Colombo Plan and
support the team in delivering high-quality and compliant financial operations
across the program. These include the financial management, grants disbursement
and monthly reporting.

• Location – Adelaide or Brisbane Preferred
• Contract till: 30 June 2029
• Applications
  close on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

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.

About The Project
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. The goal of NCP is NCP alumni contribute their
skills, knowledge and networks 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 is
administered by Palladium on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade (DFAT) under the Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism (AAGSM). The
AAGSM provides operational and technical support services to DFAT’s
International Education and Scholarships Branch, with two End of Investment
Outcomes (EOIOs):

• EOIO 1 - Operational Support: High quality and efficient administrative and standard business support services provided to DFAT.
• EOIO 2: Technical Support: High quality, coherent, consistent and fit for purpose technical support services that also promote gender equality, disability and social inclusion outcomes throughout DFAT’s international scholarship programs network.
  

The NCP Program Support Unit (NCP PSU) supports DFAT’s New
Colombo Plan Secretariat (NCS) with high-quality grant
administration and management consistent with the principles of 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.

About
the Role
The Finance
Coordinator will support the achievement of EOIO 1 by providing high quality
and efficient financial administrative and support services to NCP PSU.

The Finance
Coordinator supports the NCP PSU Finance Manager in the delivery of efficient,
compliant and well-controlled financial operations; and contributes to the
integrity of program financial systems.

The Finance
Coordinator will support the management and administration of finances and
financial accountability across the program including contributing to the
financial management, grants disbursement and financial management reporting
including Monthly Financial Reports and Audit Reports, as required. 

Primary Responsibilities
Accurate and Efficient
Program Finance Support

• Oversee accounting financial operations while ensuring compliance
  with the DFAT, Palladium and NCP Financial policies and procedures.

• Process payments and ensuring compliance and documentation
  requirements are met.
• Assist with reconciliations of financial data and reporting for
  external and internal audits.
• Manage the NCP Finance inbox attending to any queries received and issues
  that requires resolutions.
  

Support Scholarships and
Mobility Grant Payments

• Process weekly scholar and third-party payments timely and accurately
  including domestic, international and foreign currencies ensuring compliance
  with Program
  Management Manuals and NCP Fund Account SOP.
• Manage the processing of payments for scholars and universities in
  a timely manner.
• Ensuring payment documentations are processed and accurately
  recorded in the financial management systems in a timely manner.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the
role: Terms of Reference

About You

The ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, project management or
  commerce.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in finance and admin in
  Australia, preferably within the Australian Government or University
  sector.
• Experience in Costpoint accounting systems is highly regarded
• Strong financial and administration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and pro-active problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement experience
• Commitment in diversity and inclusion, particularly in
  cross-cultural setting

How to Apply
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Please submit your application online, including
your CV and a cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the
requirements of the position.

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply promptly, as
applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This is a Locally engaged role, people who have
existing working and living rights in Australia are encouraged to apply.

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.