Reintegration Coordinator
Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP)
- Location: Based at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
- Open to Tongan nationals only
- Workdays and work hours: Tuesday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
- Remuneration: renumerated in line with Government of Tonga Level K
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme is a signature initiative for the Australian Government that enables workers from 9 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and Timor- Leste to work in priority sectors in Australia. The Pacific Labour Mobility Support Program (PLMSP) builds on the successes of the Pacific Labour Facility (PLF) program, with a renewed focus on the provision of tailored support to worker sending countries to address their specific needs and priorities.
PLMSP’s role is to provide DFAT and governments in 9 PICs and Timor-Leste with support to enable workers to access PALM scheme in inclusive ways that maximise the benefits for the workers and national economies while minimising risks from labour mobility participation. PLMSP’s primary functions include capacity building for PALM scheme labour sending units; skills development and training for PALM workers; support for returning PALM workers and their families; information system management; monitoring, evaluation, research and learning; and communications.
The role
PLMSP is seeking a Reintegration Coordinator to be based within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Overseas Employment Division). Under the direction of the Officer in Charge, the successful candidate will play a key role in connecting with various stakeholders to coordinate activities in Tonga, Australia, the Pacific and Timor-Leste that contribute to the successful social and economic reintegration of returning PALM workers. Working closely with stakeholders, the Reintegration Coordinator will ensure strong collaboration, clear synergies, and effective integration across multiple reintegration initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of Tonga’s Labour Mobility Reintegration Strategy in line with the Tonga Labour Mobility Policy
- Establish and support the Reintegration Sub‑Committee and coordinate multi‑stakeholder reintegration initiatives
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, development partners, civil society, and community organisations involved in reintegration
- Facilitate engagement of returning PALM workers in reintegration activities, including linkages to economic development and livelihood pathways
- Coordinate and oversee regular reintegration activities, including stakeholder workshops, worker debriefing sessions, and “Where to now?” open days
- Promote awareness of reintegration services and pathways through outreach, communications, and liaison with Australian‑based organisations and employers
Responsibilities largely carried out in Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu. However, from time to time the Employee may be required to travel to the outer islands of Vava’u, Ha’apai and ‘Eua.
About you
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or minimum 3 years’ experience in training, mentoring, or program delivery
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and workshop facilitation
- Demonstrated team leadership and project management in fast‑paced environments
- Strong communication, networking, reporting, and documentation skills
- High initiative with excellent organisational and time‑management skills
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Understanding of GEDSI principles
- Fluent in English and Tongan
- Familiarity with Pacific labour mobility programs
Any questions relating to the Employee’s Terms of Reference and executions of duties can be directed to the Deputy CEO, MIA whose details appear below:
Leinolo Lakai
Officer In Charge
Overseas Employment Division (Labour Sending Unit)
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Nuku'alofa
TONGA
Office No: (676) 7401854
Administrative matters such as the administration of pay and authorized deductions (PAYE, retirement fund payments) and any questions relating to the Employee’s contract should be directed to:
Sela Bloomfield
Partner
Solutions Consulting House Ltd
Level 2, Fifita House
Mailetaha, Nuku’alofa
Tonga
Tel: (676) 7786275 / (676) 24564
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Please submit your application online, including your CV and brief cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
Closing date: Sunday May 31 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.
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