Full-time to be located in Honiara, Solomon Islands Locally based role

**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.

For more information, please see [**www.dt-global.com**](http://www.dt-global.com/)

**The Role**
The Skills Adviser — Construction will provide training and technical input to the Pacific Australia Skills team for initiatives that develop national skills development capability to meet the demands of labour markets and nationally accredited qualifications. In consultation with the Skills Strengthening Manager, the Skills Adviser — Construction will develop and implement activities that include training, coaching and mentoring of partner trainers to support improvements in curriculum, learning materials and resources to ensure training and delivery meets the requirements of the relevant national regulator. This will include leading the delivery and coordination of both accredited and non-accredited training and mentoring initiatives. The role will contribute to improving employability outcomes for construction students and improving existing skills and knowledge of employees from the industry.

**Essential Experience**

- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of vocational training and assessment, along with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience in the construction sector.
- Current knowledge of training packages and experience using a wide range of flexible and effective learning methodologies and the ability to implement these in a cultural and inclusive manner.
- Demonstrated skills in mentoring and/or coaching others to facilitate capability development and support change in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and ethically with local skills development partners, government and stakeholders on quality skills improvement initiatives
- Understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

**Desirable Requirements**

- Qualification or Degree related to the construction industry
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent qualification in vocational training
- DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIPESC and people with disabilities
- People with lived experience of the countries in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply

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