WHS & Security Coordinator

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 WHS & Security Coordinator has key responsibilities for promoting, implementing, and maintaining workplace health, safety, and security standards across the program. The role ensures that all WHS activities are undertaken in accordance with Pacific Australia Skills and DFAT policies and procedures and confirms compliance with legislative requirements. This position will promote a culture of safety and security awareness among all staff and other stakeholders.

This role directly supports Pacific Australia Skills commitment for fostering a safe working environment and includes equitable opportunities by embedding best-practice health safety and security measures across all program activities – ensuring that learning environments reflects the program’s dedication to GEDSI, environmental sustainability, and social accountability.

The position reports to the Regional Operations Lead and may require some after-hours work from time to time. The position is based at the Pacific Australia Skills office in Suva, Fiji, and may involve travel to other Pacific locations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)

• Develop, implement, and review WHS policies, procedures, and systems.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections of workplace and program activity practices.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with HSE Plan, WHS legislation, DT Global and DFAT safety standards.

Security

• Develop and enforce Country Office site security procedures, including visitor access, emergency response, and security operations.
• Coordinate the installation and maintenance of security infrastructure and technology.
• Conduct security audits and security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.

Other responsibilities

• Comply with Pacific Australia Skills Code of Conduct, report OHS incidents and arrange first aid treatment when necessary.
• Contribute to developing harmonious working relationships with DFAT, colleagues and key stakeholders, and assist to build the profile and reputation of Pacific Australia Skills as a high performing support program.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Work Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Experience in WHS and/or security coordination.
• Experience delivering WHS and security training tailored to diverse cultural contexts preferably in the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste.
• Familiarity with WHS requirements across multi-country programs or complex logistical environments.
• Knowledge of relevant WHS legislation, codes of practice, and risk management principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Incident investigation and emergency response training desirable.
• Experience in development programs, ideally within a DFAT-funded context.
• Understanding of Value for Money principles and effective task prioritization.
• Commitment to safeguarding, GEDSI, environmental protection, and anti-corruption policies.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/2p9uhetb 

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit their applications at https://tinyurl.com/3uwnw87x

Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

  
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Fiji Time, Monday 18 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.