Country Safeguards Manager, Tonga

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 Safeguards Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, coordination and continuous improvement of safeguarding systems across the Pacific Australia Skills Tonga program. The role provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure safeguarding is effectively integrated into program planning, procurement, partnership management, activity implementation and organisational operations.

The position is accountable for ensuring compliance with DFAT safeguarding requirements, DT Global safeguarding policies, procedures and Pacific Australia Skills safeguarding strategy through the delivery of safeguarding risk management, due diligence, incident management, monitoring, compliance and capacity strengthening activities. The Safeguards Manager also supports the development of a strong safeguarding culturebypromotingaccountability,prevention,respectfulbehavioursandcontinuousorganisationallearning.

The Country Lead provides overall leadership, operational oversight and performance management of the position, ensuring safeguarding is integrated into country operations and strategic priorities. The Regional Safeguards Manager provides specialist technical advice, professional supervision and quality assurance to ensure consistent implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures and standards across Pacific Australia Skills.

Responsibilities

 StrategicSafeguardingLeadership

• Lead the implementation of the Pacific Australia Skills Safeguarding Strategy and annual country safeguardingworkplan,ensuringsafeguardingisembeddedacrossallaspectsofprogramdeliveryinTonga.

• Provide strategic and technical advice to the Country Lead and Country Leadership Team on safeguardingrisks,complianceobligations, emergingissues andcontinuous improvementinitiatives.

• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability and respectful behaviours by promoting awareness, prevention and shared responsibility across the program.

• Ensure safeguarding considerations are integrated into program planning, activity design, procurement, partnership development and operational decision-making.

• Contribute to regional safeguarding priorities and support the consistent application of safeguarding standards across Pacific Australia Skills.

 SafeguardingRiskManagementandDueDiligence

• Lead the implementation of safeguarding due diligence processes for implementing partners, contractors, service providers and other stakeholders in accordance with DFAT and DT Global safeguarding requirements and procedures.

• Conduct Safeguards Risk and Capacity Assessments and develop practical safeguarding plans to strengthen organisational capability and compliance.

• Review and provide technical quality assurance ofActivity Safeguards Risk Assessments, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, mitigated, monitored and documented.

• Monitor implementation of safeguarding mitigation measures and partner action plans, providing technical support to address identified gaps and strengthen safeguarding systems.

• Work collaboratively with procurement, partnerships and program teams to ensure safeguarding considerations are appropriately incorporated throughout the partnership lifecycle.

 IncidentManagementandCaseCoordination

• Ensuresafeguardingincidentsarereported,managedandescalatedwithinrequiredtimeframeswhile maintaining confidentiality and appropriate information management.

• Coordinate survivor-centred and child-centred responses, including referrals to appropriate support services and monitoring implementation of agreed actions.

• Provide technical advice and support to managers and staff in responding to safeguarding concerns and implementing appropriate risk mitigation measures.

 CapacityDevelopmentandTechnicalSupport

• Coordinate and deliver safeguarding induction, awareness and capacity strengthening initiatives for PacificAustraliaSkillsstaff,implementingpartners,governmentstakeholders,contractorsandserviceproviders.

• Build safeguarding capability through coaching, mentoring and ongoing technical support to Safeguards Focal Points, Safeguards Coordinator and key stakeholders.

• Supportpartnerstostrengthensafeguardinggovernance,policies,procedures,reportingmechanisms and organisational practices aligned with DFAT safeguarding requirements.

• Promote continuous learning by identifying emerging safeguarding issues, lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen organisational capability.

 Monitoring,ComplianceandQualityAssurance

• Monitorsafeguardingimplementationthroughregularfieldvisits,compliancereviews,partnerengagement and activity monitoring to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding measures.

• Trackimplementationofsafeguardingactionplans,recommendationsandcorrectiveactions,ensuring timely follow-up and continuous improvement.

• Prepare high-quality safeguarding reports, dashboards, risk analyses, briefing papers and technical updates for the Country Lead, Regional Safeguards Manager and other stakeholders.

• MonitorcompliancewithDT Globalsafeguardingpolicies,CodesofConduct,DFAT safeguarding requirements and contractual safeguarding obligations.

• Contributetointernalaudits,assuranceprocessesandorganisationalreportingtodemonstrate safeguarding compliance and program performance.

 StakeholderEngagementandPartnerships

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, TVET institutions, employers, civil society organisations, implementing partners, contractors and development partners to strengthen safeguarding outcomes.

• Provide trusted technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on safeguarding policy, risk management and good practice.

• RepresentPacificAustraliaSkillsinsafeguarding-relatedmeetings,workinggroups,technicalforums and partner consultations as delegated by the Country Lead.

• Foster collaborative partnerships that strengthen safeguarding capability, promote organisational learning and support sustainable safeguarding systems across the program.

 OtherResponsibilities

• Contribute to regional safeguarding initiatives, Communities of Practice, cross-country learning and the continuous improvement of safeguarding systems across Pacific Australia Skills.

• Support the development,review and continuous improvementof safeguardingpolicies,guidance materials, tools, templates and training resources.

• Participate in organisational planning, learning and knowledge management activities to strengthen safeguarding practice across the program.

• Maintain professional knowledge of emerging safeguarding legislation, DFAT policies, international standards and best practice to ensure continuous improvement in safeguarding approaches.

• Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities, classification and level of the position, as reasonably directed by the Lead.

• ThisTORmayberevisedorupdatedinthefutureasrequired.

About You

Essential Experience

Mandatory requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working with adult learners, with a background in the skills, vocational, industry training sector and/or experience within a training organisation.

• Experience working within compliance frameworks, including quality assurance.

• Strong coordination and administrative skills, including supporting trainers, managing training resources, and maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Proficient digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), email, and online collaboration tools for preparing training materials and reports.

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

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.

• Adaptable, with a positive approach to changing priorities.

• Detail oriented, with a commitment to high-quality work and accuracy.

• Team-focused, supportive, and able to work collaboratively with others.

Desirable Requirements: 

• Experience working with Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and familiarity with RTO compliance requirements.

• Experience working with national or regional training institutions or education agencies.

• Experience working on aid funded or donor-supported programs.

• Knowledge of the Solomon Islands education and training system and local cultural context.

• Relevant qualification and/or degree (advantage but not required).

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive for work-related activities.

Additional Information

• The successful applicant may be allocated duties not specifically mentioned in this document but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this level.

• The successful applicant is expected to be collaborative, flexible and willing to assist others during peak periods and absences, as required.

• The role may require travel and work across various Pacific Australia Skills locations.

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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 Tonga time, Wednesday 21 October 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.