Program Background

The Australia–PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ) support the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to strengthen the rule of law, improve access to justice, and enhance community safety. APLJ implements multi-year initiatives across policy, systems reform, and community-based justice interventions, including managing the Community Justice Fund (CJF) and the Infrastructure & Equipment Fund (IEF).

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The Role

To support the Office of Public Prosecutor (OPP) to achieve the GoPNG national goals and objectives related to transnational crime by strengthening administration and accountability mechanisms; strengthening capacity in international crime cooperation (mutual assistance, foreign evidence casework); strengthening prosecution of fraud, corruption, transnational crime; and confiscation of assets under the proceeds of crime regime; and mentoring and developing the capacity of individual counterparts across the law and justice sector at both the national and subnational levels.

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About You

The preferred candidate will have:

Qualifications and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in law, policy, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in prosecuting and/or dealing with mutual legal assistance, transnational crime and proceeds of crime cases. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the PNG Law and Justice system or environments where transnational crimes such as human trafficking, anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing, drugs and cybercrime are significant issues.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in building institutional and human resource capacity in developing country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience managing or advising on organisational reform, especially within security or justice institutions.

Technical Skills & Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build trusted relationships and diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, resilience, flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

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 Tuesday, 02 December 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.