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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1. Communications Coordinator Tonga
The Role
The Communications Coordinator will support the delivery of clear communications, highlighting Pacific Australia Skills’ achievements, impact and learnings and Australia’s support for skills and training to improve economies and livelihoods.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the Partnership Manager - Tonga to engage with partners to understand their communication priorities. This will require fostering positive relationships with government and non-government stakeholders and supporting a range of public diplomacy initiatives.
- Support positive relationships across the Pacific Australia Skills team, DFAT and partners and deliver a range of communication products for the program.
- Under the direction and guidance from the Country Lead assist with the mentoring, coaching and support of partner institution staff to build capability in communications.
- Work with the DT Global Communications team and program team, and provide support to short-term consultants, as needed, to deliver communications and learning products, strategies, and other outputs for a range of audiences. These will include (but are not limited to): fact sheets, case studies, social media content and meeting/conference materials.
- Ensure adherence to DFAT branding and style guidelines and accessibility good practice in all communications materials.
- Organise and coordinate high-profile events and provide surge support where needed on administration and logistics for program activities.
- Identify any risks (political, social, etc) associated with media and communications and support the Communications Lead to manage and mitigate any identified risks.
- Provide secretariat functions for Pacific Australia Skills’ governance mechanisms.
- Document and communicate program outcomes based on program reflection and learning.
- Under the direction and guidance from the Country Lead assist with the mentoring, coaching and support of partner institution staff to build capability in communications.
- Coordinate the development of training products to support partnerships as needed.
- Deliver trainings on communications to program personnel and partners as needed.
- Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT Post, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of Pacific Australia Skills.
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in Communication and events planning and implementation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience with developing or coordinating the creation of communications across a variety of mediums, including photography, desktop publishing, graphic and web design and social media.
- Attention to detail and ability to develop and coordinate the creation of high-quality communication products, including coherence in branding and marking and incorporation of accessibility features.
- Ability to work collaboratively and support diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring their input and perspectives are reflected in the communication products.
- Demonstrated aptitude in convening stakeholders from multiple sectors for reflection and learning, and documenting and communicating outcomes.
- 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
- Familiarity and comfort with applying monitoring, evaluation, reflection and learning principles and tools.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, including data and information management, events management, and stakeholder management.
- People with lived experience in Tonga are strongly encouraged to apply.
- 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 strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
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2.Operations Manager Tonga
The Role
The Operations Manager will have key responsibility for managing the administration and operations of all Pacific Australia Skills delivery sites within Tonga.
The position will report to the Country Lead to ensure efficient and effective administration to support operations including (but not limited to) facilities management, student support and welfare, procurement, access bursary management and general administrative matters. The position will be actively involved in the daily operations of the country office and in the delivery of agreed outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage Pacific Australia Skills administration staff within the country office, including performance management and review, professional development and work-life balance and maintaining effective workloads.
- Manage operational and administrative functions for effective country operations, including but not limited to:
- Financial operations (procurement; Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable; bursary payments;
- reporting; local insurance)
- Human Resources (timesheets; records management; administration staff performance management)
- Student Services including support with data entry and marketing and communications and
- recruitment.
- Administration including photocopying, printing, reception)
- Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and facilities (Pacific Australia Skills vehicle
- management, ICT service provision, facilities including lease arrangements, Landlord liaison,
- maintenance), utilities, and resource maximisation.
- Maintain effective communication with functional managers in administration of operations.
- Contribute to the implementation of Pacific Australia Skills Policies, Protocols and Work Instructions by developing an environment where high quality work is undertaken supported by quality system documentation.
- Ensure Pacific Australia Skills compliance with local Government legislation and registration with local Government bodies as may be required.
- Undertake primary responsibility for all aspects of(non-academic) data and records management for
- Solomon Islands delivery sites in relation to HR, administration, finance and insurance.
- Participate in the Annual Performance Plan process.
- Explore opportunities for process improvement and lead staff in implementing new systems and procedures, ensuring high standards of professional practice, and compliance with Pacific Australia Skills
- Quality System or as directed by the Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team.
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, and experience in a similar role within an international development context.
- Experience managing small high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated experience fostering equitable partnerships across the Pacific region and/or Timor-Leste.
- Demonstrated ability to broker strategic alliances with diverse stakeholders.
- 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 strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
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3. Finance Coordinator Tonga
The Role
The Finance Coordinator is responsible for administering and implementing the financial operations of the Pacific Australia Skills in-country office ensuring that financial activities are undertaken in accordance with Pacific Australia Skills policies and work instructions. The position supports the Country Operations Manager and Regional Finance Manager in completing all finance activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of internal control mechanisms to mitigate financial risks.
- Oversee country accounts reconciliation and payables as well as review of all payments processing related to suppliers and maintenance of payment records and validation of sales to the student management system.
- Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecast for country office, in accordance with Regional Office Finance team guidelines.
- Prepare reconciliations as required within the Pacific Australia Skills finance framework such as weekly bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit monthly vendor statement reconciliations.
- Support Country Operations Manager and Regional Manager Finance with investigating and reporting on significant budget variances.
- Administer the petty cash account and ensuring prompt reimbursements of expenses and weekly reconciliations of account.
- Administer banking of any cash receipts within two days of receipt.
- Process and monitor financial transactions within the Pacific Australia Skills finance system for the office including, but not limited to, purchase orders/invoices, sales invoices, student stipends, fixed asset purchases, payments and approval workflow.
- Work with the Regional Office Finance team to manage finance documentation, scan and record financial correspondence, and manage the finance mailbox.
- Liaise with the Pacific Australia Skills Manager Finance and the Pacific Australia Skills Payroll Officer regarding adherence to, and changes to, relevant labour laws including processing of local income tax and other payments, and reporting.
- Complete GST/VAT and other consumption tax reporting requirements.
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- A tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in finance or accounting field.
- Demonstrated experience in operating within a finance environment using computerized finance systems.
- Proven ability to work independently, often under pressure, and exercise sound judgement in the development and implementation of financial management functions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in establishing priorities, organizing workloads, achieving objectives and meeting tight deadlines within medium to large business such as an education provider.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small and dedicated team, as well as across multiple sites.
- Intermediate or advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- 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 strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/e2w97jwu
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Tonga Time, Tuesday 23 December 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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