Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.

EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.

EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity systems.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

At DT Global Asia Pacific, we aim to positively impact people’s lives through delivery excellence. As a leading implementing partner across Asia and the Pacific, we co-create locally led solutions in partnership with governments, communities, and stakeholders. We bring together talented teams and deep regional expertise to deliver initiatives that promote inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With over 1,500 staff, experts in 22+ countries and more than 60 years of development experience, we tackle complex community, national and transnational challenges — from governance and justice systems to climate resilience, infrastructure and social equity — with innovative thinking and a commitment to long-term impact.

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The Role

Working closely with the APLJ ARoB Lead and APLJ ARoB Advisers, the objectives of the role are to support continued engagement, planning and implementation of ongoing law and justice projects within the ARoB as agreed by the Strategic Program Governance Meeting (SPGM) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT); work closely with Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) law and justice agencies; ensure active engagement of local community groups in law and justice projects; ensure close relationships are maintained with key department and district administration staff. 

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About You

The preferred candidate will have:

1.     Tertiary level qualification in policy development, law, international development, business management or any related field.

2.     At least ten years’ experience working within, or with, provincial administrations or with the ABG.

3.     Experience of working on, or with, donor development programs would be an advantage.

4.     Experience of working in, or with, PNG law and justice sector would be an advantage.

5.     A strong ability to self-manage and be proactive will be important.

6.     Flexibility and adaptability will be key, as will demonstrated coordination skills.

7.     Well-developed fluency in English written and verbal communication with the ability to modify communication styles to meet the needs of staff/audiences where English is not their first language.

This role is open to suitability qualified PNG nationals’ candidates.

Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)?

By joining the APLJ, you will be part of a dynamic and effective team where you can collaborate with leading experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 31 October 2025, COB Port Moresby Time
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.