Contract “A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED SYSTEMS OR IT ANALYST, TO OVERSEE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL DATABASE USED FOR VANUATU’S LABOUR MOBILITY PROGRAMS. COME AND JOIN THE LABOUR MOBILITY TEAM, AT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND USE YOUR SKILLS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE’S LIVES”
Job Description
Title: Senior Labour Mobility Officer IRD
Duration : Until 30 Dec, 2023 with possible extension
Government pay scale: 1,906,500 annual salary
There are currently two labour mobility programs being implemented in Vanuatu. The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme offers both seasonal and long term opportunities for Ni-Vanuatu to work in Australia for up to four years, in various sectors (meatworks, agriculture and tourism). The Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) scheme offers opportunities for Ni-Vanuatu to work in New Zealand for up to 7 months at a time primarily in the viticulture and horticulture sectors.
Purpose of the Position:
The Employment Services Unit (ESU) within the Department of Labour is responsible for delivering high- quality Labour Mobility programs to both Australia and New Zealand.
The role of the Senior Labour Mobility Officer – IRD is responsible for the ongoing operational development and implementation of the In-Country Recruitment Database (IRD), which is the national database system used for Vanuatu’s Labour Mobility Schemes. Currently, the IRD is utilised by the ESU team as well as our 70+ Licensed Recruiting Agents, as they undertake important recruitment activity, contributing to the overall success of our PALM and RSE programs in Vanuatu.
The IRD performs a critical function in ensuring all information relating to the registration and mobilisation of Ni-Vanuatu workers to Australia and New Zealand is captured and maintained and as the Senior Labour Mobility Officer – IRD, this role provides an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your skills and experience as an Information Systems Specialist or Systems Analyst.
Duties:
Under the direction of Senior ESU staff, the Senior Labour Mobility Officer – IRD will:
- Oversee the ongoing development, implementation and operational usage of the IRD across all licensed users (the ESU and Recruiting Agents)
- Ensure compliance levels are maintained by all system users and report
- Undertake regular auditing processes of information as it pertains to Labour Mobility activity
- Provide systems analysis support to our IRD Team, based in Australia
- Actively participate in IRD communications/meetings with our wider IRD community (Pacific Team)
- Complete reporting requirements as requested
- Develop and maintain an annual training program and training materials for new (new users) and refresher (existing users)
- Implement system upgrades as required
- Liaise and support both internal and external stakeholders as required
- Participate as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team in the ESU
- Complete required administrative tasks, attend relevant meetings linked to your role
Qualifications and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field and/ or
- Three years of experience, working in information systems and data management
- Demonstrated experience in staff performance and management
- Excellent communication skills, for high level external engagement
- Demonstrates high levels of initiative
- Has strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent computer skills (Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience in managing and implementing projects
- Understanding of Gender, Disability and Social inclusion
- Experience in fast paced working environments, with tight deadlines
- Fluent in English and Bislama
- Familiarity with the Pacific Labour Mobility programs
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