Hiring Australia Skills Awards Support Lead, Australia Solomon Islands Program Support Facility, - APAC

Program Background

Australia – Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+) Facility

The Australian Government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has contracted DT Global to establish and manage its multi-sectoral facility, Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS). ASIPS provides logistics, operations and administration support to Australia’s policy priorities and development program delivery in Solomon Islands.

The in-country ASIPS Facility Support Unit (FSU) operates in a complex and evolving context, providing operational services to enable DFAT to meet its goals and objectives in Solomon Islands.

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The Role
Under the guidance of the SET Team Leader, the Australia Skills Awards Support Lead will plan and manage the delivery of Australia Skills Awards scholarships and related activities, working within budget and to agreed timelines. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other DFAT funded programs and Solomon Islands Government partner agencies to achieve an efficient and effective approach to scholarship delivery.

Click on the link to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://tinyurl.com/2kxywjx5

Applications are encouraged from both suitably qualified and experienced Solomon Islanders and international candidates.

About You

You will need to have the following:

Selection Criteria

Qualifications

1. Post-graduate qualifications in education, international development, psychology or another discipline relevant to the role.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Experience in planning and managing implementation of adult learning programs, with experience in monitoring and evaluation of learning outcomes.

2. Experience leading and planning development programs, with a focus on proactively planning and delivering work, anticipating needs of the client and meeting these.

3. Ability to develop efficient systems and procedures to achieve agreed outcomes.

4. Ability to work autonomously and to demonstrate good judgement which ensures achievement of agreed outcomes within budget.

5. Good communication and time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work and to negotiate timelines.

6. Experience in corporate communications and public diplomacy and the ability to plan and deliver high quality events.

7. Experience working in developing countries, particularly in resource constrained environments.

8. Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Why join the Australia – Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+)?
By joining Australia – Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+), you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 10th August 2026, Solomon Islands Local Time
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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