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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 Senior Skills Adviser (SSA) will be responsible for leading several activities including providing targeted technical assistance in the design, development and delivery of new TVET programs in Wall and Floor Tiling, and Bricklaying and Block laying for the Tonga National University, School of Science and Technology (TNU, SST), support Tupou Tertiary Institute (TTI) Pouono in developing the required training and assessment materials for the delivery of the accredited program. These materials will form part of the final submission to Tonga National Qualification and Accreditation Board (TNQAB) for institutional accreditation to deliver the qualification. The role will also assist with Industry and TVET Provider Engagement Workshops.
The SSA will be embedded at TNU, SST and will work in close partnership with TNU SST staff to strengthen institutional capacity through hands-on support in curriculum design, trainer capability and training infrastructure assessment, and program accreditation.
Roles and Responsibilities
Selection Criteria
Essential Experience and Knowledge
People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/359mpkr8
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted online at https://tinyurl.com/vjecp56v
Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11:59pm Fiji Time Friday 15 August 2025
Should this role be of interest; we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications will be assessed 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.