Project Associate – Aus4Adaptation
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Duration: Fixed Term (July 2026 to June 2028)
- This role is reserved for Vietnamese nationals only
- Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible
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
Aus4Adaptation is a partnership between the governments of Australia and Vietnam to work together in responding to the challenges of climate change facing the Mekong Delta. It complements other investments that Australia has already made in climate change adaptation.
About the Role
The Project Associate will support the newly established corporate operations in Vietnam, including the provision of general operational, compliance and administrative support to the programs. They will work closely with Head Office staff in other countries such as Australia, Indonesia, and other project staff in-country, supporting the delivery of effective project operations.
The role is based in Hanoi, Vietnam with approximately 80% supporting Vietnam projects and 20% international projects as required. Some domestic and international travel may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Understand Palladium’s project accounting principles and project financial reporting
- Support and maintain oversight of project and head quarter expenditure against budget, prepare and process payments for vendors and suppliers, and accurately upload forecasts
- Manage and maintain accurate business, personnel data on corporate databases and systems
- Identify contract issues and support their timely resolution
- Develop and maintain client and stakeholder relationships across assignments and maintain professional, respectful and effective relationships with your colleagues
- Proactively lead internal initiatives to seek improvements, encouraging team participation and sharing of new ideas
Please refer to the Terms of Reference to learn more about the role: Project Associate_Aus4Adaptation Terms of Reference.pdf
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent level of experience
- Relevant prior work experience, preferably within an international development project management environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English and Vietnamese)
- Advanced research and analytical skills
- Financial and commercial acumen, including excellent skills in Excel
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in teams and with clients
- Highly developed organisational skills, attention to detail, agility and the ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks, and work well under pressure
- Flexibility to travel to various locations throughout the APAC region
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly in a multi-cultural environment
We are committed to building a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce that strengthens the support we provide.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities – disclosure will not affect your application, and we will work with you to provide appropriate adjustments.
To be considered for this position, you must have valid work rights in the country where the role is based. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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.
How to Apply
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Please submit your application online, including your CV and a brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026 8:59pm (Vietnam local time)
For any queries relating to the role, please contact [email protected]
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.
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 [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.
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.