Operations Lead

Job Description

Program Background

Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) supports implementation of the Australian Government’s climate change commitments under Australia’s International Development Policy, in line with partner government priorities.

CRC supports the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to increase climate investments, drive climate integration, and better address climate change and disaster risk across Australia’s development portfolio.

CRC incentivises funding towards gender-responsive, inclusive climate and disaster resilience programming, particularly in the water, food, nature-based solutions, and energy sectors.

DFAT has engaged DT Global to support the implementation of CRC through a Support Unit.

For further information about CRC, visit the DFAT website:https://tinyurl.com/2bvay6e5.

The Role

• Lead and manage the CRCSU Operations team to deliver support services aligned with
  the Head Contract and strategic goals.
• Support high-quality deliverables for DFAT, including work plans, updates, manuals,
  and anti-corruption strategies, while maintaining strong stakeholder
  relationships.
• Develop and maintain operational systems (procurement, risk, HR, finance), ensuring compliance with DFAT and DT Global policies, and oversee the Operations Manual.
• Oversee financial and HR functions, including budgeting, recruitment, onboarding, expenditure tracking, and compliance with audit and reporting standards.
• Drive system integration and risk management, collaborating on the Management Information System (MIS), ensuring usability and training, and leading fraud prevention and GEDSI integration.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position:https://tinyurl.com/9r9sezbp

About You

• Extensive experience working in a similar role, preferably in an international
  development context.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as project management, international development etc.
• Well demonstrated experience in leading HR, procurement, grant, contract, finance, risk management.
• Demonstrated strong organisational skills including planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining administrative systems.
• Demonstrated experience in operations and logistics management and coordination.

HOW TO APPLY

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Please submit

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 August 2025 12:00pm AEST

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

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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