Senior Safeguards Coordinator, Infrastructure

Program Background

DT Global has been engaged by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to manage the next phase of Australia’s investment in strengthening the delivery of law and justice services in Papua New Guinea for a 4-year period to 31 December 2027.

APLJ seeks to contribute to PNG’s law and justice sector capacity to provide inclusive, safe, secure and accountable law and justice foundations for peaceful and prosperous communities, equitable economic development and private sector growth.

The Infrastructure and Equipment Fund (IEF) is one of the core delivery mechanisms under the Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ). It provides targeted funding to PNG law and justice sector agencies to procure essential equipment and undertake priority infrastructure upgrades that strengthen service delivery. The fund supports improvements to the functionality, safety, and accessibility of justice institutions—such as courts, police facilities, and correctional services—directly contributing to APLJ’s end-of-program outcomes.

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.

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The Role
The Senior Safeguards Coordinator, Infrastructure supports the effective implementation of APLJs IEF environment and social management framework across the IEF infrastructure portfolio. The role focuses on ensuring contractors and partner agencies comply with environmental, safety and social safeguards requirements and supports with monitoring the practical integration of GEDSI requirements into construction processes, while strengthening local capacity and systems for safe and sustainable delivery.

Working under the supervision of the IEF Director of Infrastructure, the Senior Safeguards Coordinator, Infrastructure provides on the ground leadership, mentoring and monitoring support across the IEF portfolio. The position works closely with Infrastructure PMs, site engineers, and technical advisors and plays a key role in ensuring consistent safeguards compliance, quality assurance and reporting across infrastructure works, with regular travel from Port Moresby to project locations and/or partner agencies through PNG as required.

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About You

Qualifications

· Tertiary qualification in environmental management, occupational health and safety, engineering or a related discipline

Essential Experience and Knowledge

· Minimum 8 years of experience in environment and social safeguards management, preferably in infrastructure or construction programs in PNG or the Pacific

· Demonstrated experience conducting site inspections, safeguards and GEDSI compliance monitoring and implementing environmental, WHS plans

· Demonstrated experience supporting the development of tools, templates or guidelines for safeguards implementation

· Demonstrated understanding of social safeguards risk identification including prevention and response to SEAH and child protection

· Strong understanding of environmental risk management, pollution prevention, waste management and safety systems

· Familiarity with DFAT, GoPNG and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards relating to environmental and social safeguards

· Proven ability to coordinate with government partners and mentor contractors and field staff to improve safeguards outcomes

· Understanding of environmental sustainability and integration of social safeguards into infrastructure lifecycle, including design, procurement and construction

· Strong commitment to addressing gender, disability and inclusion, safeguards and climate change related issues

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

· Demonstrated understanding of GEDSI risk identification in infrastructure projects, including unsafe or inequitable labour practices and barriers to participation

· Experience working on donor-funded infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea, particularly Australian Government-funded programs

Personal Attributes

· Strong facilitation, training and communication skills to engage effectively with contractors, government and communities

· Ability to apply independent judgement and influence and develop consensus on difficult and controversial issues, balancing multiple stakeholder expectations and objectives

· Commitment to teamwork and engaging with all relevant stakeholders

· Willingness and ability to undertake periodic travel to project sites throughout Papua New Guinea

Why join Australia – Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership?

By joining the APLJ, you will be part of a dynamic and effective team where you can collaborate with leading experts and professionals from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.