HSE Coordinator

Job Brief

This position is open to suitably qualified PNG National candidates only.

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 program aligns with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) law and justice sector goal of ‘building peaceful and prosperous communities together’. APLJ will focus on three End of Program Outcomes (EOPOs):

EOPO 1 – Community Safety and Access to Justice at the Local Level: Communities in target locations, especially women, children, persons with disabilities, vulnerable people and those accused of sorcery, have improved access to selected justice and support services.

EOPO 2 – Law and Justice Services Supply: Responsible law and justice sector agencies increasingly provide selected inclusive, responsive, and accountable essential law and justice services in target locations.

EOPO 3 – Leadership, Coordination and Accountability: Responsible law and justice mechanisms demonstrate improved sectoral leadership and coordination of national and subnational law and justice services and improved sector integrity systems.

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 HSE Coordinator will support the Security and HSE Manager to implement and continuously improve APLJ’s health, safety and environmental management arrangements across program offices, activities and travel. The role will coordinate routine HSE systems, inspections and assessments, records, training, incident follow-up and emergency preparedness so that personnel, contractors and visitors can work safely and APLJ can demonstrate compliance with applicable DT Global and program requirements. The HSE Coordinator will be responsible for supporting reporting of incidents, hazards and near misses.

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About You

The preferred candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or recognised vocational training in occupational health and safety, environmental management, risk management or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
• 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience supporting HSE, workplace safety, risk, compliance or operational systems in an office, program, project or comparable environment.
• Practical experience maintaining HSE registers and records, coordinating inspections and risk assessments, and tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Experience supporting incident and near-miss reporting, initial fact gathering, investigation follow-up and confidential recordkeeping.
• Experience coordinating staff inductions, safety briefings, training, consultation meetings or emergency drills.
• Sound knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment and control principles, emergency preparedness and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and communicate practical HSE requirements to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues, contractors, service providers and stakeholders in a culturally diverse environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint or comparable document-management systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Papua New Guinea as required.

Why join the Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)?

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.