Skills Strengthening Manager PNG

Job Description

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.

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.

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The Role

The Skills Strengthening Manager (SSM) will manage and coordinate the delivery of accredited Australian qualifications and skill sets and non-accredited initiatives in the country of responsibility ensuring high quality delivery and regulatory compliance whilst driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in vocational training delivery practice. The SSM has overall responsibility for external training providers and National TVET regulatory compliances, the alignment of the training delivery, learning support and student experience at Pacific Australia Skills. The SSM will seek to deliver joint training with local institutional partners and will manage training delivery capacity building activities with partner training providers and any third-party arrangements between partner training providers and PNG TVET partners as directed by the Country Director and Director Programs. The SSM will identify and support the business development activities, creating incentives and marketing opportunities for co-investment to achieve mutually agreed TVET system strengthening objectives to improve sustainability of Pacific Australia Skills. The Skills Strengthening Manager reports to the Country Director and takes direction from the Director Programs and with regards to ASQA, TAFE Queensland and other Australian training provider VET quality and compliance. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and content knowledge to lead and support training delivery staff to prepare, deliver and assess culturally sensitive flexible programs for students ensuring effective learning whilst driving efficiencies in delivery.  
• Under the direction of the Director Programs and Systems Strengthening, ensure ASQA compliance and National regulatory requirements are adhered to. Manage the impact and risk to the RTO’s through:  
• the oversight and maintenance of accurate documentation through the use of approved systems to monitor and improve practice  
• the development of training and assessment plans  
• continuous monitoring of delivery and assessment  
• industry consultation and course validation processes  
• the provision of compliance documentation required by the RTO including course data and the verification of student results prior to the issuance of awards  
• active participation in internal (ASQA) and National quality assurance audits and rectification plans 
• Provide advice and recommendations on facilities, equipment and compliant training resources to meet training package requirements.  

The Student Experience 

• Ensure appropriate and inclusive student support services are in place to manage the student experience.  
• Manage student discipline issues according to Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. 

TVET Strengthening 

• Participate in developing highly effective Pacific Island networks with a wide range of industry, business and community stakeholders.  
• In conjunction with the Director Programs, ensure the approved capacity building activities with partner training providers maintain National TVET Regulator, ASQA and other Australian RTO compliance.  
• Lead negotiations and manage the compliance requirements of third-party arrangements, ensuring that delivery and assessment systems and processes are appropriate and maintained and provide learners with appropriate, high-quality training and support services and accurate information about their training.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or Diploma level, or higher teaching qualification  
• Australian Vocational qualification.  
• Extensive experience in an Australian TVET organization.  
• Highly developed understanding of a range of industry training packages, including the Papua New Guinea National Skills Packages.  
• Demonstrated experience in managing the development and application of a full range of teaching and assessment methodologies, customization techniques and standards.  
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience of the PNG National Qualifications framework (PNGNQR), ASQA requirements, third party arrangements and proven ability to manage compliance.  
• Demonstrated superior written and IT skills, and demonstrated experience in preparing high-level responses, reports and presentations.  
• Proven ability to manage others; providing leadership, direction and mentoring to facilitate capability development and support change in a culturally sensitive manner.  

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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 Fiji time, Wednesday 27 August 2025. 

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.

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