Program Background

The Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships program (SEAG2G) supports a shared vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Government partnerships facilitate connections between public institutions across Southeast Asia and Australia to share knowledge and build policy and technical capability between trusted peers. Through deeper collaboration, governments can tackle shared challenges and create enduring, inclusive opportunities for economies, the climate and our diverse and vibrant communities. 

SEAG2G provides resources to deepen and broaden relationships between Australian and Southeast Asian countries across four thematic priorities:

1.     Climate change and energy transition

2.     Education and skills

3.     Sustainable agriculture and food security

4.     Effective and inclusive public institutions

The two outcomes of SEAG2G include:

1.     Broader and deeper partnerships between Australian and Southeast Asian government institutions in targeted areas of mutual interest.

2.     Southeast Asia Government Entities improve policy and practice in identified thematic priority areas in support of economic and social development.

Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) are important priorities for SEAG2G. The program’s approach to GEDSI seeks to ensure that people in all their diversity benefit from SEAG2G activities through the identification and addressing of key GEDSI issues relevant to the program’s sectoral themes and activities.

SEAG2G is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Office of Southeast Asia, with DT Global as the managing contractor. The program works across Australia and Southeast Asia.

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 Partnerships Lead will lead SEAG2G engagement with selected Australian government agencies, with a mainly on climate and energy. The successful candidate will employ strong interpersonal and project management skills to support Australian government agencies to partner with counterparts in the region. They will serve as primary program Points of Contact for agencies, and work with them to develop and implement agreements, workplans and activities as well as support communications and reporting and integrate cross-cutting considerations relating to MEL, GEDSI, climate change, localisation and First Nations engagement.

The role will work collaboratively across all SEAG2G teams and stakeholders to support partnership activities. This includes leading on building and maintaining good working relationships with agencies and DFAT Posts.

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About You

·     Tertiary qualification in related discipline.

·     At least 5 years of relevant experience; for example in the Australian Public Service (APS) or supporting Australian partnerships in a similar program role, preferably in a DFAT-funded development program.

·     Preferably relevant experience in the climate and/or energy sector.

·     Highly-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills, ideally including developing and supporting partnerships with agency partners.

·     Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal English language skills; the role will involve drafting, attention to detail and editorial skills.

·     Strong project management and organisational skills and experience with program MIS.

·     Commitment to advancing climate and gender equality, disability equity and rights, and social inclusion, as well as First Nations and localisation.

Personal Attributes

·     Ability to work under pressure and, at times, meet multiple deadlines.

·     Ability to work as part of a dispersed team, including with team members in different locations.

·     Flexibility and adaptability to work with multiple stakeholders and interrelate with various cultures and sectors.

·     Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and an instinct for collaboration, working within complex institutional structures.

Why join Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships Program

By joining SEAG2G, you will be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven work environment where you can collaborate with experts and regional partners from diverse backgrounds, access knowledge and experience across various sectors to achieve your career goals and contribute to key development outcomes.

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

We can make adjustments during the recruitment process for people with a disability. If required, please contact our recruitment team via email at recruitment@seag2gpartnerships.com to discuss how we can support you.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 6 September 2026, 11:59 pm AEST
  

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  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.

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