HR Officer

Job Description

Location: Suva, Fiji

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.

The Role

Reporting to the HR & Recruitment Coordinator, the HR Officer will provide support on a range of HR services including but not limited to recruitment, contract management and onboarding, employees’ benefits, performance management, training & capacity development, visa & work permits for international staff. The position will assist with program-wide recruitment activities for Pacific Australia Skills regional offices, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of deliverables. This role will form part of a dynamic HR & Recruitment team within Pacific Australia Skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff induction and onboarding, including scheduling and maintaining the induction check list.
• Support the implementation of Pacific Australia Skills performance management.
• In coordination with the hiring manager, support and coordinate recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews and conducting referee checks of selected candidates.
• Work with the IT Manager and the Office Manager to ensure that workstations, laptops/PCs and access cards are available for new employees upon commencing.
• Manager and update LES Insurance Membership, this includes membership registration and termination, and ensuring excess claims are processed in a timely manner.
• Source and recruit training providers in line with Pacific Australia Skills training plan.
• Be the focal point for HR systems, portals and online training.
• Perform HR administrative work, including certificates letters, updating employee records, employment certificates etc.
• Responsible for all documentation and filing of P&C data both in the system (soft copy) and hard copy (if any) and ensuring tidiness and completeness of those documents.
• Undertake other relevant and reasonable duties as required.

About You

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Tertiary qualifications in human resources or relevant field is desirable.
• At least two to three years professional experience in an HR role, preferably with international development organisations or similar environments.
• Demonstrated skills and practical experience in human resource functions including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, inductions, workplace health & safety, and administration.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands to support HR functions in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of the computer programs such as MS Office 365 and human resource information management systems.
• Sound interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, and an ability to develop and maintain results-focused stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively in a complex cross cultural operating environment.

People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.

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: 15^th May 2025 Thursday, 11:59 pm Suva time

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.

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

DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

For more information, please see www.dt-global.com