Executive Assistant

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 Executive Assistant will: Provide proactive executive support that enables the Team Leader to focus on strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement. Coordinate the Team Leader's workflow, priorities and commitments across the program. Improve communication and coordination between the Team Leader, Senior Management Team (SMT), DFAT and external stakeholders. Support governance processes and executive decision-making through effective meeting management, documentation and follow-up. Ensure the efficient administration of the Team Leader's Office while maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Team Leader as part of the key strategic approach to whole-of-program strategy, planning, coordination, and adaptive delivery. The Executive Assistant will also work closely with the Senior Management Team, DT Global Corporate Team, and other cross-cutting and enabling functions at APLJ. Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: <https://tinyurl.com/3a6tuf6k> About You The preferred candidate will have the following: · Five to eight years’ experience supporting senior executives or corporate leaders · Excellent organisational and time management skills. · Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. · Demonstrated experience preparing executive correspondence, reports and briefing materials. · Strong stakeholder management skills. · Excellent judgement and ability to manage confidential information. · High level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams). · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. · Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability. · Experience supporting DFAT-funded or donor-funded development programs. · Knowledge of Papua New Guinea government systems. · Experience working within law and justice, governance or international development programs. · Experience supporting senior executives responsible for complex multi-million-dollar programs. Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)? By joining the APLJ, 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. Please submit 1) Your CV 2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria APPLICATIONS CLOSE Tuesday, 25 August 2026, COB-Port Moresby Time Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 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. We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with. Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.