Regional Operations Coordinator

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 operations Coordinator is located within the Pacific Australia Skills Regional Operations team. The operations Coordinator will have key responsibility for coordinating the contracting and compliance, procurement, administration of all Pacific Australia Skills sites in the Pacific region and Timor Leste.

The position will support the efficient and effective implementation of all programs operational activities and ensure that these activities are undertaken in accordance with Pacific Australia Skills policies and procedures.

The position will report to the Procurement and Contracts Manager to ensure efficient and effective contracting, compliance and procurement support, and the role will support the daily operations across the region and in the delivery of agreed outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Contracting and Compliance 

• Provides support and advice on granting, contracting, compliance and operational processes across Pacific Australia Skills programs 

• Supports Country Teams and partners in contract, compliance and grant management practices. 

• Draft PAS delivery contracts and coordinates due diligence assessments for partners and service providers.

Program Operations (Procurement, Administrative & Logistical Support) 

• Support all teams with the procurement of goods and services, ensuring timely submissions in compliance with DFAT Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines and DT Global internal policies, whilst demonstrating value for money. 

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Head Contract requirements, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, DFAT Fraud and Corruption Framework (2025) and donor approval processes. 

• Oversee inventory management, asset tracking of asset registers updated, use of Asset Tiger, and office supplies.

Risk, Compliance, Safeguards and Integrity 

• Ensure compliance by escalating identified risks to management and supporting the implementation of effective risk management controls. 

• Report any actual or suspected policy breaches or incidents, such as those related to Safeguards, Integrity, Security, HSE, HR, IT, Cybersecurity, Data, Privacy.

• Maintain stringent standards of personal behavior in interactions with children and vulnerable people and adhere to all DT Global policies to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity.

Other Duties

·       Perform other reasonable duties as requested by their supervisor to support Pacific Australia Skills delivery.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

·       Demonstrated ability to provide high-level operations, administrative or project support, preferably in international development or a related field.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; capable of using project management and travel booking systems.

·       Ability to manage personnel and consultancy agreements from preparation to execution whilst appropriately handling confidential information.

·       Sound written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

·       Ability to track expenditure and calculate salary data to support accurate financial management.

·       Experience ensuring compliance with policies, managing risk, and upholding safeguarding and ethical standards.

·       Ability to work effectively and respectfully in diverse cultural settings.

·       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, Monday 18 May 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.