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.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com

The Role

The Safeguards Coordinator provides administrative, coordination, and implementation support to the People & Culture team to strengthen and monitor safeguarding systems and practices across APLJ. The role supports the effective implementation of safeguarding requirements in line with DFAT Safeguarding Policies (including Child Protection and PSEAH), DT Global safeguarding frameworks, and relevant national and international standards. All responsibilities are undertaken in accordance with safeguarding principles, including Do No Harm, survivor-centred and trauma-informed approaches, inclusion, confidentiality, and risk-aware decision making.

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About You

The preferred candidate will have the following:

·       Relevant tertiary qualification in social sciences, international development, gender studies, community development, or a related field

·       Demonstrated experience (2–4 years) in a coordination, administration, or support role, preferably within development programs or donor-funded projects

·       Understanding of safeguarding principles, including Child Protection (CP), Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and Do No Harm approaches

·       Experience supporting the coordination of training, workshops, or capacity building activities

·       Experience supporting partner engagement, program delivery, or project implementation activities

·       Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, track actions, and meet deadlines

·       Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

·       Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems

·       Experience with and understanding of environmental and cultural safeguards approaches

·       Experience working on DFAT-funded or similar donor-funded programs

·       Familiarity with DT Global safeguarding frameworks, policies, or systems

·       Exposure to safeguarding-related work, including training, awareness, or partner compliance

·       Experience working with law & justice institutions at the national or subnational level, or with community-based organisations in Papua New Guinea

·       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.

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

By joining the APLJ, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts 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, 04^th September 2026, 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.

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.