People & Culture Specialist

Job Description

About TSSP Phase 3

The PNG–Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3 (TSSP3) is a critical, high-priority Australian investment that stands to make a major contribution to PNG development outcomes.  

Working closely with the Government of PNG (GoPNG), TSSP3 will build on the significant body of achievements, lessons, and relationships from the past 17 years of operation and will continue to contribute to the achievement of the overarching goal of:   

‘A more effective, efficient, and inclusive transport system, enabling the economic and social development of PNG.’

TSSP3 has three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs) which are expected to be achieved over the initial five-year duration of the program. They are as follows:

• EOPO 1: Better Transport System Management. Targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies are supported to more efficiently, effectively, and inclusively plan, budget, and manage the transport system
• EOPO 2: Improved Safety Standards and Coordination. Australian assistance to targeted GoPNG transport sector agencies contributes to improving the policy and regulatory environment to enable safety for all and foster greater sector coordination
• EOPO 3: Expanded, Sustainable and Affordable Assets. Investment in transport assets is expanded and PNG transport sector actors apply their improved capability to deliver and maintain such assets.

Gender Equity, Disability Equity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Social and Environmental Safeguards, Locally Led Development (LLD), Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDR) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) are a key focus for the program and are integrated into all of TSSP3’s activities and operations.   

This phase of TSSP3 will run from November 2023 to November 2028.  

The Role
The People and Culture Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality, post-recruitment support to personnel across the TSSP3 program. The role leads the implementation of people-focused policies, systems and practices that promote wellbeing, safety, integrity, and professional growth. The Specialist supports the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to exit, ensuring compliance, performance management, and development pathways are in place and responsive to program needs.

The role does not directly manage recruitment, which is led by a separate function, but works in close collaboration with recruitment colleagues to ensure smooth transitions into active roles. The People and Culture Specialist also works closely with the Locally Led Development (LLD) team to identify and support capacity strengthening, and with the broader Operations and Program Teams to ensure consistent people-related support across the program.

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About You

Essential Experience and Knowledge

Tertiary qualifications in program management, human resources, organisational development, public administration or a related discipline

Technical

• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles, including recruitment, policy development, performance management and HRMIS implementation
• Demonstrated experience applying risk management, safeguarding and integrity systems in development or public sector programs
• Experience designing and delivering staff training and development programs
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across operational and technical teams in complex environments
• Strong understanding of HSE principles and their application in workplace systems
• Demonstrated experience working in large, multicultural teams
• Experience working in the international development sector is required, with experience in the Asia–Pacific region essential
• Experience working on Australian Government-funded programs is desirable
• Broader operational experience, including logistics or corporate services, is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, communication, representational and cross-cultural skills
• Ability to apply independent judgement and influence, and develop consensus on difficult and controversial issues, balancing multiple stakeholder expectations and objectives
• Strong commitment to addressing gender, disability, inclusion, safeguards and climate change related issues
• Commitment to teamwork and engaging with all relevant stakeholders
• Ability to coach, mentor and upskill other people and ability to build effective relationships
• Patience, tolerance, resilience, flexibility, and preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging, developing country environment.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday, 22 February 2026 / 11:59pm / 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

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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