Correctional Services Adviser

Job Description

This position is open to both national and international applicants

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.

Australia–PNG Law and Justice Partnership (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 program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. APLJ will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.

EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.

EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity systems.

The Role

The Correctional Services Adviser will work in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (CS) to strengthen institutional capacity, training, operational standards, and management practices within CS.

The Adviser will provide technical assistance, operational support, and professional development to CS counterparts at CS Headquarters, CS Training College Bomana and CS Institutions around PNG to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration components of Correctional Services.

The Correctional Services Adviser will support the PNG Correctional Service in the following areas:

1. Training & Capacity Development
2. Operational Support & Standards
3. Rehabilitation and Reintegration
4. Strategic and Policy Engagement
5. Monitoring, Reporting and Learning

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About You

The preferred candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in law, policy, public administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in corrections management, prison reform, or institutional capacity building.
• Proven ability to deliver training and professional development in correctional environments.
• Demonstrated experience in building institutional and human resource capacity in developing country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience managing or advising on organisational reform, especially within security or justice institutions.
• Strong understanding of prison operations, rehabilitation programming, and international corrections standards.
• Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures, policy and compliance frameworks for correctional institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cross-cultural sensitivity and ability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, resilience, flexibility and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in cross‑cultural environments.

This role is open to both suitability qualified PNG nationals and international candidates.

Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)?

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 Thursday, 11 September 2025, COB Port Moresby Time

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  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.

About the Organization

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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