Job Description

Operations Coordinator

WE’RE HIRING: Operations Coordinator (Tarawa, Kiribati)

Make a difference in Kiribati’s climate-resilient future

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 Program
The Kiribati Climate Resilient Rural Development (KORAKORA) Program is seeking an organised and motivated Operations Coordinator to join our team in Tarawa. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a major Australian-funded development program that is helping communities across Kiribati build resilience to climate change while improving food, water and energy security.

Position Details
Location: Tarawa, Kiribati
Contract: Full-time, 24 months with potential extension
Reports to: Operations and Finance Manager
Travel: Domestic travel within Kiribati as required
Position Status: Open to I-Kiribati applicants

About the Role
The Operations Coordinator will provide operational, administrative and organisational support to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the program, including:

• Procurement and contract management
• Administrative and office support services
• Travel, logistics and workshop coordination
• Human resources administration and recruitment support
• Asset, records and information management
• Compliance, risk management and security support
  

You will work closely with the Operations and Finance Manager and broader program team to maintain high standards of operational efficiency, compliance and service delivery.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• A Diploma (or equivalent experience) in accounting, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in procurement, contracting and administration
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent planning and prioritisation abilities
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in English and Kiribati, both written and spoken
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and experience using data management systems
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's licence
  

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.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as all the actions taken by Palladium to protect our people, communities where we work and our clients from harm, including Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse in any form; Trafficking for sexual exploitation of adults or children and any form of Trafficking of children. We have zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse as well as sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and zero-tolerance for inaction to prevent, protect against, respond to and report 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. Our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding and Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Guidelines have additional details.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program supporting climate-resilient development for communities across Kiribati while building your leadership and management experience within a professional and collaborative team environment.
Please note: While this role does not involve direct work with children, the successful candidate will still be required to complete a police check and relevant due diligence checks as part of Palladium’s commitment to being a child-safe organisation.
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.

To apply: Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference for more information. TOR Operations Coordinator.pdf

Applications close: 21 July 2026