Full-time to be based 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 Coordinator plays an important support role within the Skills Strengthening team, helping ensure high quality, well-organised, and culturally appropriate training is delivered across program areas. Reporting to the Skills Strengthening Manager, the position provides logistical, administrative, and resource development support to enable effective training activities.

The role also contributes to ongoing quality improvement by supporting the development and maintenance of training materials, coordinating documentation and compliance requirements, and assisting in the implementation of training innovations. By working with contract trainers, skills advisors, and training support staff, the Skills Coordinator helps strengthen consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all training activities.

This position supports both operational coordination and training quality enhancement, contributing to improved learner outcomes and stronger skills strengthening and training for employment outcomes in Solomon Islands.

**Essential Criteria:**

**Mandatory requirements**

- Demonstrated experience working with adult learners, with a background in the skills, vocational, industry training sector and/or experience within a training organisation.
- Experience working within compliance frameworks, including quality assurance.
- Strong coordination and administrative skills, including supporting trainers, managing training resources, and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Proficient digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), email, and online collaboration tools for preparing training materials and reports.
- 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.
- DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.

**Personal Attributes**

- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Adaptable, with a positive approach to changing priorities.
- Detail oriented, with a commitment to high-quality work and accuracy.
- Team-focused, supportive, and able to work collaboratively with others.

**Desirable Requirements:**

- Experience working with Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and familiarity with RTO compliance requirements.
- Experience working with national or regional training institutions or education agencies.
- Experience working on aid funded or donor-supported programs.
- Knowledge of the Solomon Islands education and training system and local cultural context.
- Relevant qualification and/or degree (advantage but not required).
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive for work-related activities.

**Additional Information**

- The successful applicant may be allocated duties not specifically mentioned in this document but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this level.
- The successful applicant is expected to be collaborative, flexible and willing to assist others during peak periods and absences, as required.
- The role may require travel and work across various Pacific Australia Skills locations.

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