Infrastructure Short Term Adviser (STA)

Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.

APLJ seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The Infrastructure and Equipment Fund (IEF) is one of the core delivery mechanisms under the Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ). It provides targeted funding to PNG law and justice sector agencies to procure essential equipment and undertake priority infrastructure upgrades that strengthen service delivery. The fund supports improvements to the functionality, safety, and accessibility of justice institutions—such as courts, police facilities, and correctional services—directly contributing to APLJ’s end-of-program outcomes.

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The Role
The Infrastructure Short Term Advisor (STA) will support and assist APLJ procurement and construction activities related to provincial major and minor works which are aimed at overcoming the justice sector infrastructure and equipment gap.

The role will also support and coordinate the implementation of the Infrastructure and Equipment Fund (IEF).

The scale and type of infrastructure and equipment within the criteria of the APLJ IEF ranges from:

A.    New Infrastructure: up to K7 million.

B.    New Infrastructure: Special Projects (to a maximum of 2 complementary projects) up to K10 million.

C.   New Equipment supply: up to K900,000.

D.   Refurbishment of existing facilities – K1 million.

E.    Small Scale IT equipment to facilitate improved reporting and accountability

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About You

Qualifications

·      A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably from an engineering, architecture or construction related discipline is desirable.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

·      A minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated experience in construction and/or project management, including recent experience in program and project management, design management, construction supervision, documentation, and contract administration, as well as a high-level understanding and application of architectural and engineering design processes and associated documentation and deliverable requirements.

·      Adequate understanding of construction contract legislation terms for Papua New Guinea.

·      Experience delivering donor-funded development programs, preferably in PNG or similar contexts.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

·      Ability to work effectively with government counterparts, technical advisers, and stakeholders in challenging environments.

·      Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills.

·      Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

·      Some knowledge and / or understanding of applying GEDSI and safeguards principles.

Personal Attributes

·      Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to modify language appropriately when addressing audiences where English is not the first language

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

·      Ability to work individually and as part of a team

·      Flexibility and adaptability to work with multiple stakeholders across diverse cultures

·      Ability to work in challenging social, cultural and/or geographic situations

Why join Australia – Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership?

By joining the APLJ, you will be part of a dynamic and effective team where you can collaborate with leading experts and professionals 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:11.59pm PNG time, 30 October 2026

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