About the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform
The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform program is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Island Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and stability development outcomes. Services provided by the Partnerships Platform can include recruitment, procurement, grants, monitoring and evaluation, research and training, advisory support, and program design and management. Our partners identify the areas in which this support is required, and these can include climate change, strengthening public financial management systems, infrastructure, governance, economic growth and social inclusion.
About DT Global
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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About the Role
The Deputy Team Leader is a senior leadership role within the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform, responsible for overseeing the Platform’s shared Support Unit and ensuring the delivery of high-quality strategic support to country programs. Working closely with the Team Leader, the role provides leadership across monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptation, communications, research, inclusion, knowledge management, and organisational learning.
The position manages key Support Unit staff, including the MEL Manager, Development and Inclusion Specialist, and Senior Communications Officer, and is focused on strengthening the quality, effectiveness, and impact of Platform-supported activities. The Deputy Team Leader also plays a key role in fostering Pacific leadership and organisational capability, contributes to strategic planning and continuous improvement, and acts as the Team Leader’s delegate when required.
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About You
This role requires a highly experienced development professional with postgraduate qualifications in international development, public policy, management, communications, monitoring and evaluation, governance, or a related field. You will bring more than 10 years’ experience managing complex donor-funded programs, including DFAT-funded initiatives, and a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering strategic and impactful outcomes.
You will have experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning and adaptation (MELA), as well as experience overseeing communications, knowledge management, and organisational learning functions. A solid understanding of cross-cutting development priorities, including gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), anti-corruption, and development effectiveness principles, is essential. Ideally, you will also possess Pacific regional experience, experience managing research programs and knowledge products, and a proven ability to mentor and develop emerging leaders.
HOW TO APPLY
We welcome your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform.
To submit your application, kindly click on the Apply Now button. Please include:
1. Your resume detailing your work history relevant to the role;
2. Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
Only applications submitted through the online portal, with all required documents, will be considered.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4 August 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT
We can make adjustments during the recruitment process for people with a disability. If required, please contact our recruitment team via email at recruitment@auspacpartnerships.com.au to discuss how we can support you.
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. Applicants may be contacted to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific Island countries.
People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.
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