Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.  

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

The Regional Application Developer is a mid to senior level role who will provide technical expertise on application development projects of all sizes for Pacific Australia Skills, utilizing formal software development and project management methodologies.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Maintain the Pacific Australia Skills corporate, operational and educational software systems. 
• Provide technical guidance to strategic communications Team Leader to maintain the Pacific Australia Skills website including coordination of layout updates requested by content owners and regular spot of checks of site functionality. 
• Assist the Snr Applications Developer in diagnosing and resolving issues with Pacific Australia Skills Management Information Systems. 
• Undertake regular research initiatives (testing and evaluating) to support recommendations for new systems for Pacific Australia Skills as directed by the ICT Manager. 
• Develop and maintain the Application Architecture of Pacific Australia Skills with relevant information. 
• Evaluate existing applications to refactor, update and add new features and complete tasks allocated via the ICT Service Desk. 
• Develop and administer rollout plans for new or upgraded software for staff and students in use at Pacific Australia Skills including quick guides/support material to ensure successful adoption. 
• Ensure effective integration of Pacific Australia Skills software platforms. 
• Maintain a current knowledge and awareness of developments in web design and programming languages, server-based database development and associated technologies and software applications. 
• Participate in the planning of the Pacific Australia Skills overall information and communication technology systems operational and development strategies.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in application development in an enterprise environment and a degree qualification in a related field. 
• Enterprise level experience working with Microsoft O365 Technologies (Power Platforms) 
• Experience with automation; Development and integration of operational workflows. 
• Experience in understanding DB structures and formulating SQL queries. 
• Knowledge and experience of application deployment and Source Code Management. 
• Experience developing technical documentation for software projects. Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop sound solutions independently. 
• Well-developed reasoning and conceptual skills including the ability to evaluate, plan and manage projects.

Desirable

• Experience in different coding languages and platforms. 

• Demonstrated experience in website administration using CMS. 

• Experience working with SQL servers 

• Experience in effectively utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity, efficiency and quality of work. 

• High-level written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to deliver in-house training to staff. 

• Proven ability to develop system documentation, policies and procedures. 

• Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies. 

• DT strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Fiji Time, Friday 31 July 2026.
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be reviewed on a 'rolling basis'. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply.  DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.