Assets & Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator, Vanuatu
DT Global
Applications close Tuesday, 20 October 2026
● Pacific Australia Skills is seeking an Assets & Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Coordinator to join its team in Vanuatu.
● Contract full-time position open to all Applicants
● Based in Port Vila
The Organisation
Program Background
Pacific Australia Skills is a significant Australian investment which stands to make a major contribution to supporting social and economic growth in the region through strengthening the skills and training sector across the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Pacific Australia Skills builds on the achievements of 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.
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 Position
The Asset & Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and maintaining Pacific Australia Skills' asset, facilities, fleet, and workplace health and safety systems in Vanuatu. The role ensures program assets and facilities are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle, supports compliance with DFAT, DT Global, and legislative requirements, and promotes a safe and healthy working environment. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Coordinator supports risk management, operational compliance, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement initiatives that enable the efficient delivery of Pacific Australia Skills activities.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Minimum five (5) years' experience in Work Health and Safety (WHS), Asset Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
► Demonstrated experience in WHS coordination and/or as Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate asset registers, records, and documentation across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with DFAT and program requirements.
► Proven ability in developing and maintaining systems to support facilities in a diverse organisation.
► Demonstrated experience using asset management databases, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel to maintain accurate asset registers, records, and documentation across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
► Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
►Experience in supporting workplace health and safety initiatives, including incident reporting and investigations.
►Relevant WHS training and certifications are desirable.
►Experience in development programs, ideally within a DFAT-funded context, understanding of and commitment to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Child Protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
►DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
►People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Desirable Selection Criteria
► Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
► Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
► DT Global strongly encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including first nations, diverse SOGIESC and people with disabilities.
► People with lived experience of the regions in which Pacific Australia Skills operate are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Applications close Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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