Skills Adviser-Vanuatu

Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supportingsocialandeconomicgrowthintheregionthroughstrengtheningtheskillsandtrainingsectoracross 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
To support implementation of the Pacific Australia Skills Vanuatu Country Strategy and annual work plan, Pacific Australia Skills is seeking to engage multiple Skills Advisers to provide longer-term technical and capacity development support across priority skills areas. 

SkillsAdviserswillberecruitedacrossarangeofpriorityskillsareas,currentlyincluding:

• Agriculture

• BuildingandConstruction

• Hospitality

• Tourism

• Language,Literacy,NumeracyandDigitalLiteracy(LLND)

Applicants may have expertise in one or more of these priority areas, with Skills Advisers providing support across different skills areas as required by evolving program and partner needs.

TheSkillsAdviserreportstotheSkillsStrengtheningManagertodevelopandimplementactivitiesthatinclude training,coachingandmentoringofpartnertrainerstosupportimprovementsincurriculum,learningmaterials andresourcestoensuretraininganddeliverymeetstherequirementsoftheVanuatuQualificationsAuthority.

TheSkillsAdviserneedstobeself-directedandabletoworkinremoteandoftendifficultlocations.

RolesandResponsibilities

• 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 Skills Strengthening Manager assist with the mentoring, coaching and support of partner institution staff in the development and delivery of training that complies with national regulatory requirements and meets industry demand.

• Where allocated support the facilitation of locally-led skills development and systems strengthening activities that support national and partner skills development priorities and align with program outcomes.

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

• 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.

• Develop and implement Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) strategies where appropriate.

• Other tasks as required to support the implementation of work plan activities for Pacific Australia Skills Vanuatu.

SelectionCriteria

EssentialExperienceandKnowledge

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of vocational training and assessment, along with a minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience in priority sectors.

• 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.

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

• Peoplewithlivedexperienceoftheregionsinwhich PacificAustraliaSkillsoperatearestronglyencouraged 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 Vanuatu time, Tuesday 10 November 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.