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 Skills Adviser - LLN & Employability Skills, drawing on their prior experience in the skills and training sector across Papua New Guinea will provide training and technical input to the Pacific Australia Skills team for initiatives that develop national skills development capability to meet the demands of labour markets and nationally accredited qualifications.

The Skills Adviser - LLN & Employability Skills reports to the Senior Skills Adviser – Industry & TVET Engagement to develop and implement activities that include training, coaching and mentoring of partner trainers to support improvements in curriculum, learning materials and resources to ensure training and delivery meets the requirements of the relevant national regulator. The Skills Adviser - LLN & Employability Skills will develop innovative ‘training for employment’ models together with employers and other DFAT investments, including more inclusive job pathways for youth, women and people with disabilities.

The Skills Adviser - LLN & Employability Skills needs to be self-directed and able to work in remote and often difficult locations with the position located in Port Moresby, but activity expected across Papua New Guinea.

Roles and Responsibilities

·        Develop innovative ‘training for employment’ models together with employers and other DFAT investments, including more inclusive job pathways for youth, women and people with disabilities.

·        Provide advice and practical solutions to support partner training providers to meet national regulatory requirements for registration, accreditation, training delivery and administration.

·        Under the direction and guidance of the Senior Skills Adviser – Industry & TVET Engagement, assist with the mentoring, coaching and support of partner institution staff in the development and delivery of training that complies with the standards of the national regulator.

o    Particularly in relation to developing Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN), Digital Literacy and Employability Skills required by the relevant training package and industry workplaces.

·        Undertake skills development strengthening activity demonstrating an awareness of and sensitivity to cross-cultural settings.

·        Lead and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments utilising flexible, blended and inclusive techniques.

o    Including where required Labour Mobility preparation and reintegration programs.

·        Provide advice and support to strengthen partnerships with local industry and community and other local stakeholders as and when required.

·        Provide information as required to support reporting, strategic communications, and planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning requirements.

·        Actively participate in staff meetings, vocational networks, professional practice meetings and other activities relevant to the role.

·        Other tasks as required to support the smooth establishment of Pacific Australia Skills.

About You 

Essential Experience and Knowledge 

·      Demonstrated experience in the delivery of vocational training and assessment, along with a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience in Work Skills delivery and LLN testing and support.

·      Current knowledge of training packages and experience using a wide range of flexible and effective learning methodologies and the ability to implement these in a cultural and inclusive manner.

·       Demonstrated skills in mentoring and/or coaching others to facilitate capability development and support change in a culturally sensitive manner.

·      Proven ability to work collaboratively and ethically with local skills development partners, government and stakeholders on quality skills improvement initiatives

·      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.

Mandatory requirements:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122) or relevant higher-level teaching qualification.

Desirable 

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

·     People with lived experience of the countries in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.

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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, Monday 18 August 2025
  
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.

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.