JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

The Skills Adviser Automotive will have key responsibilities in assessing students’ knowledge and skills against the competencies of the relevant Australian training package qualifications or skill sets, developing training plans and delivering and assessing training in flexible, on-the-job and off-the-job situations.

The incumbent will need to be able to unpack the relevant industry and/or national training package and develop and customize training resources electronically to support Skills capability development in the Pacific region. They will be expected to be the public face of the Pacific Australia Skills both with industry representatives and with students.

This position reports to the Skills Strengthening Manager (SSM) for training delivery operational matters and to the Country Director for all other employment aspects. Under the direction of the SSM the Skills Adviser Automotive will coach and mentor National Tutors, Trainers and collaborate with TVET Regulators as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments with a focus on student engagement, progression and success.
• Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques, options and products which are responsive to a variety of student cohorts and learning needs.
• Participate in Pacific Australia Skills and continuous improvement and compliance activities to enhance the quality of training and assessment provided to students.
• Participate in skill and knowledge testing, selection, enrolment and induction of students in the programs.
• Under the direction and guidance of the Skills Strengthening Manager, assist with the mentoring, coaching and support of tutors in the development and delivery skills training.
• Develop and participate in activities such as industry liaison and working with Skills training counterparts to promote Skills reform and capability development in the Pacific.
• Contribute to planning, design, development, implementation and review of educational programs.
• Develop and implement Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) strategies where appropriate for each program.

Selection Criteria

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of vocational training and assessment in the Automotive area, along with a minimum of 2 years relevant Automotive or related industry experience, including any relevant license requirements.
• Current knowledge of Registered Training Organizations, National and Regional training packages, experience using a wide range of flexible and effective learning methodologies and the ability to implement these in a cultural and gender sensitive manner to adult learners.
• Demonstrated commitment to self-development with a focus on maintaining skills including contemporary industry and teaching practices, and the use of educational technologies and Learning Management Systems to support learning where relevant.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate effectively, collaboratively and ethically to staff, students and other stakeholders (including liaison with industry and partner institutions), as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a small and dedicated team across multiple sites.

Mandatory requirements:

• An Australian vocational qualification, to the level being delivered, or above.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122) or relevant higher-level teaching qualification.
• 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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HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11:59pm Fiji Time, Tuesday 02 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements