Risk, Contracting and Compliance Manager – REnew Pacific

PalladiumNone, Australia

9 days ago

Job description

Risk, Contracting and Compliance Manager – REnew Pacific

Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM AEST on 29th October 2025. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Candidates must have a 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 16 | Reports To : Deputy Team Leader – Operations Lead | Location : Australia (all locations)

About REnew Pacific

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of positive impact. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With more than 4,000 employees operating in 90-plus countries and a network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and people’s lives.

REnew Pacific is a AU$75 M program over 4.5 years that expands on the lessons from the DFAT‑funded Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) pilot. It supports DFAT and the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to address climate infrastructure mitigation, adaptation, and resilience across Pacific states, and helps Australia become the climate infrastructure partner of choice in the region.

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Deputy Team Leader – Operations Lead, the Risk, Contracting and Compliance Manager will review all REnew Pacific contracts for risks, flag compliance issues, and support the full implementation of the REnew Pacific Risk Management Plan and safeguarding policies.

Primary Responsibilities

Contracting and Compliance

Lead legal and contracting matters, including preparing contracts, negotiating terms, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with head contract and organizational policies.
Ensure all contractual agreements comply with head contract requirements and general risk and compliance considerations, including financial, contractual, modern slavery, anti‑money laundering, PSEAH, and child protection to align with DFAT and Palladium policy.
Collaborate with Palladium’s corporate APAC Legal team to review and approve negotiated terms and align contractual terms with Palladium’s compliance standards.
Lead due diligence reviews and assessment of grant partners, suppliers, and implementing entities to ensure integrity, capability, and compliance with funding requirements.

Risk Management and Safeguarding

Review and update the Risk Management Plan and ensure full and compliant implementation by all REnew Pacific team members and partners.

Prepare and update the program risk register each quarter, summarizing key risks and mitigation measures and present to DFAT as required.

Assist the Modern Slavery Adviser with risk assessments and related due diligence as required.

Support fraud investigations and incident and safeguards breach reporting in coordination with Palladium’s and DFAT’s contractual obligations and policy documents.

Act as program’s Safeguarding Focal Point, participating in community of practice and supporting safeguarding matters through the program’s Grievance and Incident Reporting Mechanism.

Lead conflict‑of‑interest management, advising the program team, maintaining and updating the conflict‑of‑interest register and ensuring compliance with organization and DFAT requirements.

Collaborate with Palladium’s corporate APAC Safeguarding, APAC Safety and Security, and APAC Due Diligence teams to identify, assess, and manage project‑specific risks, contributing to due diligence processes and safeguarding compliance.

Others

Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices on safeguarding, risk management, contracting, and compliance with Palladium Community of Practice.

Other duties as reasonably required by the Deputy Team Leader – Operations Lead and consistent with the incumbent’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, human resources, business, international development).

Skills and Experience

Experience supporting cross‑sectoral international development activities, drafting and reviewing contracts and grant agreements, financial management, compliance, and fraud control.

Experience working with the donor agreements and grants functions.

Experience with Australian Government / DFAT‑funded programs and demonstrated experience of key Australian Government aid delivery policies, including the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Grant Rules and Guidelines, and DFAT’s safeguarding policies.

Strong cross‑cultural, interpersonal, communication, stakeholder engagement, and capacity‑strengthening skills.

Personal Attributes

Responsive and committed team member who can work confidently under pressure.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Professional commitment to principles of gender equality and social inclusion, safeguards, and anti‑corruption.

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 : 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 “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process, including safeguarding‑focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

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