Location
Honiara, Solomon Islands

Ad Title
Australia Awards Solomon Islands Communications and Events Officer

Job Brief

• Support the Australia Awards Solomon Islands Team with messaging related to the Australia Awards Solomon Islands program activities
• Open for Solomon Islands citizens only
• Full-time contract until 30 June 2027

Program Background
Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships, fellowships, and short courses offered to emerging leaders from developing countries for study, research and professional development in Australia and the region so they can return home and contribute to their nations’ development, prosperity, and resilience. Australia Awards aim to provide alumni with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. Australia Awards Solomon Islands (AASI) complements other Australian aid investments in Solomon Islands and aligns with the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2016-2035 (SINDS).

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 AASI Communications and Events (C&EO) contributes, alongside the AASI Team Leader (TL), Deputy Team Leader (DTL) and all program staff to the delivery and quality of services provided by AASI. This includes communication strategy & plan, contributing to annual planning, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on identifying areas for continuous improvement, supported by analysis of lessons learned. Additionally, the AASI- C&EO supports the array of administrative functions of AASI.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://shorturl.at/rIO9i

About You
Selection criteria
You will need to have the following:

Qualifications

• Qualifications in communications/ media or social science, human resource management, data management, project management and/ or related discipline. Previous work experience in field of communications or monitoring and evaluation highly desirable.

Essential experience and knowledge

• proven experience in writing a variety of communications and/ or public diplomacy materials
• demonstrated knowledge of office operations, including procurement, with strong administrative skills
• high-level Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher skills
• basic understanding of maintaining a website will be highly desirable
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Solomon Islands Pidgin
• experience in events management
• proven organisational skills and attention to detail, with ability to prioritise own workload, work effectively both independently and as part of a team and deliver quality outputs within agreed timeframes
• experience and knowledge, or ability to quickly develop, of DFAT strategies, systems, processes, and development program requirements.

Desirable personal attributes, skills, and experience

• demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and cross-cultural skills, with the ability develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• high degree of personal initiative, innovative, lateral thinking, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• commitment to a capacity development approach, teamwork, and ability to build constructive and effective relationships, and
• patience, self-awareness, resilience, and flexibility.

Remuneration
Commensurate to the technical knowledge and years of relevant experience and in accordance with the DT Global and ASIPS remuneration framework

Why join the Australia Awards Solomon Islands program?
By joining the Australia Awards Solomon Islands program, 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

Click the Apply Now button via this link: https://shorturl.at/nW8ys

Applicants must provide details of any circumstances or relationships that constitute, or may constitute, a conflict or potential conflict of interest regarding this application, or any obligations under any formal agreement with the Australia Solomon Islands Program Support Facility, DT Global, or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 25 January 2026, 11:59pm 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.

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.