Portfolio Coordinator

Portfolio Coordinator - REnew Pacific

*Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM AEST on 28th September 2025. We encourage you to apply early as the position may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

*Candidates must have valid right to work in the country where they are based. Palladium cannot consider applicants who require work authorization sponsorship for this role.

Position: Long Term (Full Time)

Classification: Level 14

Reports To: Partnerships and Portfolio Lead

Location: Australia (all locations)

About REnew Pacific

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 4,000 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.

REnew Pacific is a AU$75M program over 4.5 years. It aims to scale and expand on the critical lessons learned in the DFAT-funded Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) pilot to support DFAT and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to address climate infrastructure mitigation, adaptation and resilience among Pacific states and help Australia be the climate infrastructure partner of choice in the Pacific.

Purpose of Position

The Portfolio Coordinator supports the Partnerships and Portfolio Lead in the management of a portfolio of projects. The Portfolio Coordinator assists in the development and granting of projects and manages the day-to-day interactions with recipient partners, monitoring progress and supporting implementation. The role also contributes to implementation of REnew Pacific strategies and plans including relating to GEDSI, localisation and monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support portfolio management of REnew Pacific projects and partnerships, in accordance with grant agreements and the REnew Pacific Grant Management Framework
• Support relationship management for established grants and related partners, ensuring coordination and effective communication with partners
• Support program processes, monitoring progress and key risks, and maintaining excellent relationships
• Support REnew Pacific partners to anticipate issues; problem solve and work adaptively in a dynamic context.
• Support the Partnerships and Portfolio Lead and Partnerships Broker in the identification and pursuit of partnership and project opportunities
• Support REnew Pacific communications and public diplomacy activities including to frame and detail project level stories and lessons learned, as well as project level reporting, analysis, and work planning
• Escalate complex issues to the Senior Portfolio Manager/Partnerships and Portfolio Lead at the earliest opportunity
• Coordinate across the team for timely sharing of data from all projects and analyze data for portfolio level overviews and progress updates.
• Travel locally and internationally, as required.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting through REnew Pacific systems, including health and safety incidents, fraud and child protection reporting as well as project activity reporting
• Champion REnew Pacific commitments such as promotion of gender equality, disability and social inclusion
• Any other tasks requested by the Partnerships and Portfolio Lead, as appropriate to the incumbent's experience and qualifications
• Due to the evolving nature of our program, it is possible that the incumbent may be expected to undertake duties that fall outside the remit of their original Terms of Reference as reasonably required to ensure the ongoing success of the program

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• A degree in engineering, energy systems, natural resource management, international development or other relevant disciplines or equivalent level of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio coordination and partnership skills
• Project management, time management, reporting and analysis skills, including ability to manage budgets and write progress reports.
• Experience in research and producing written summaries and analyses
• Ability to prioritise and work calmly under pressure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of renewable energy projects and systems, with a focus on the Pacific highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited supervision, to work to deadlines, and to balance competing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated experience in using communications strategically for advocacy purposes.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, particularly in a cross-cultural context

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