DT: Disability Equity Adviser – Canberra

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• Remote, work from home position with regular travel across the Pacific
  • Competitive renumeration package

Program Background

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 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
Reporting to the Development Effectiveness Specialist, the Disability Equity Adviser will provide technical advice and direct support to assist the Partnerships Platform to address disability outcomes in aspects of program implementation to enable inclusive and equitable outcomes of the Partnerships Platform program outcomes.

This role will:

• Leveraging local networks to the extent possible, contribute to programs' support to partner countries which progresses reforms and policies which are more inclusive of persons with disabilities.
  • Provide strategic advice, services and coordination to enable supported development activities, programs, services and approaches being more inclusive of persons with disabilities.
    • Provide technical assistance and capacity development support to strengthen technical advisers' capabilities to both target and mainstream disability equity across their workplans; in-line with partner government priorities.
      • Deliver disability equity training, mentoring, coaching and technical assistance activities to strengthen the Partnerships Platform's program delivery and support DFAT Posts.

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About you

You're a driven and knowledgeable professional with a background in international development, social work, psychology, or a related field. You bring hands-on experience in disability equity audits, training delivery, and inclusive development especially within Pacific contexts. Your ability to build institutional capacity and apply diverse capacity development approaches makes you a trusted adviser. Ideally, you've worked in or supported small island developing states, and you're passionate about embedding disability inclusion into budgeting and broader development strategies.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and
3. Provide a fee and cost estimate

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Saturday, 6 September, 2025 at 11.59 pm AEST

This is a designated position for individuals with disability.

In alignment with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive employment practices, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as having a disability. Applicants from the Pacific region are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

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