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 will provide dedicated, in-country support to the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT), a national post-school training provider, to guide the initial development and pilot delivery of the Certificate IV in Education (VET Teaching) including recognition of prior learning. The Adviser will work closely with the VIT Principal and senior leadership to build the capacity of the organization and its training team to ensure sustainable delivery of the qualification beyond the pilot phase.  

The Adviser will also work with the VIT leadership on the implementation of their recognition services (RPL) especially integrating this with the Certificate IV in Education (VET Teaching). 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support VIT to design and plan for the delivery of the Certificate IV in Education (VET Teaching), aligned with national regulatory requirements and regional quality standards. 

• Provide technical support and mentoring to VIT trainers and academic staff in preparation for delivering the qualification and recognition services, including: 

o   Curriculum familiarization and contextualization 

o   Training delivery planning 

o   Assessment tools development 

o   Recognition of prior learning tools and processes 

o   Moderation and validation processes 

• Assist VIT with the development of an implementation workplan and budget for the qualification and recognition services. 

• Strengthen internal systems to support quality training delivery, including trainer development, internal quality assurance, and learner support mechanisms. 

• Provide advice to the VIT Principal and management team on capacity building strategies and institutional strengthening relevant to VET trainer qualifications.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

·       Demonstrated experience in TVET program delivery and training package implementation, preferably in the Pacific context. 

·    Proven ability to support institutional capacity development in post-school education, ideally including teaching qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or regional equivalents. 

·       Strong background in trainer mentoring, curriculum adaptation, and competency-based training. 

·       Experience working with national training providers and understanding of Pacific regulatory and quality assurance systems (e.g., VQA or EQAP frameworks). 

·      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.  

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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 15 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.