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 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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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, TAFE Queensland, and 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
Training
· 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:
o the oversight and maintenance of accurate documentation through the use of approved systems to monitor and improve practice
o the development of training and assessment plans
o continuous monitoring of delivery and assessment
o industry consultation and course validation processes
o the provision of compliance documentation required by the RTO including course data and the verification of student results prior to the issuance of awards
o 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.
· Provide authoritative advice to the Country Director and Director Programs d Systems Strengthening in developing capability of staff in the training package/industry specific requirements of training delivery and administration and ensure that required work practices are achieved.
· Provide advice to Country Director regarding industry demand for skills and qualifications.
· Respond to industry demand, both domestic and international, for skills and qualifications through the development of relevant training programs that can be delivered flexibly off the job or in the workplace.
· Provide leadership, line management and professional support to delivery staff for all matters regarding vocational training and compliance, including the coordination of timetables ensuring the most efficient use of resources.
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, TAFE Queensland 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.
· Participate as panel member for training staff recruitment as required and contribute to relevant performance management processes as required.
· Arrange and or participate in team-teaching and mentoring activities with Pacific Australia Skills training delivery and learning support staff or with partner training provider staff as required.
· Support the Country Director regarding commercial activities in relation to RTO liaison, course development, course set up, delivery and compliance requirements of fee for service courses.
· Utilizing specialist vocational knowledge, lead TVET research and projects for specific locations or regionally.
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
Mandatory requirements:
• Experience working on an aid-funded project, preferably Australian Government.
• Industry currency in the relevant vocational sector.
• Experience working in the Solomon Islands or Pacific context.
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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.
