DT: Legal Training Institute Curriculum Review – Short Term Adviser (STA) – Port Moresby

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.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ) seek 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’. Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (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.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ) has a strong focus on addressing gender equality, disability equity and social inclusion (GEDSI): this includes continued and strengthened attention to Gender Based Violence[1] (GBV) and strengthened opportunities for women in leadership, as well as increased focus on the engagement of persons with a disability and other particularly marginalised populations.

The program will continue Australia’s support to law and justice development in demonstration provinces across Papua New Guinea, including the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB).

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 Legal Training Institute (LTI), established under the Post Graduate Legal Training Institute Act 1972, is responsible for providing practical legal training to law graduates seeking admission to the Bar. To ensure LTI continues to deliver high quality, relevant, and practice-oriented training, the Short-Term Adviser (STA) will support the Institute to undertake a comprehensive review of its existing curriculum.

The reviewed curriculum will guide LTI in determining and implementing the most appropriate mode(s) of training delivery – whether traditional, blended, clinical, experiential, or competency based – ensuring alignment with PNG’s evolving legal practice environment, national law and justice policies, and contemporary best practice in legal education and professional training.

The STA will work closely with LTI leadership, teaching staff, key stakeholders, and sector partners to ensure the revised curriculum reflects statutory functions, institutional priorities, operational realities, and future directions.

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About You

Qualifications

· A tertiary qualification in law, legal education, curriculum development, or a related field is highly desirable.

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

· Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in legal training, curriculum design, professional education, or competency-based training.

· Strong understanding, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the PNG law and justice sector.

· Experience working on donor-funded development programs, preferably in PNG or similar contexts.

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government institutions, senior leaders, technical advisers, and diverse stakeholders.

· Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, and report‑writing skills.

· Proven organisational and time‑management skills, including the ability to meet multiple deadlines.

· Understanding of GEDSI, safeguards, and inclusive development principles.

Personal Attributes:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor language appropriately for diverse audiences.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

· Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Flexibility and adaptability to work across diverse cultural, organisational, and geographic environments.

· Professionalism, integrity, and resilience in challenging or complex contexts.

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
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday, 26 June 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.

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