Australia Awards Solomon Islands Short Course and Communications Coordinator

Australia Awards Solomon Islands

Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships and short courses offered to emerging leaders from developing countries for study, research and professional development in Australia and the region so they can return home and contribute to their nations’ development, prosperity, and resilience. Australia Awards Solomon Islands (AASI) is aligned with Australia's development assistance in Solomon Islands, targeting human resource gaps in priority sectors. Australia Awards aim to provide alumni with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. AASI complements other Australian aid investments in Solomon Islands and aligns with the SINDS.

AASI is managed by DT Global on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Under the Australia Solomon Islands Program Support (ASIPS+) facility procurement and contract management support is provided to AASI.

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The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the AASI Short Course and Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the effective delivery of Australia Awards Short Courses across the full program cycle, as well as leading communications activities. This includes stakeholder engagement, promotion, selection, contracting, mobilisation, participant support, alumni engagement, communications, and monitoring and reporting, while ensuring compliance with DFAT policies, quality standards, and program objectives.

The Coordinator works closely with DFAT Post Honiara and a range of stakeholders—including Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS), Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS) and Australia Awards Fellowship (AAF) awardees, Short Course participants, Australian and Pacific host institutions, Australia Global Alumni, the Solomon Islands Australia Alumni Association (SIAAA), and partners across the private sector and civil society—to support AASI in achieving its program outcomes. This work aligns with the Australia Awards Global Strategic Framework and the Global Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.

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About You

Selection criteria

Qualifications

·         Tertiary qualifications in human resources, education, international relations/ development, and/ or project management or related discipline.

Essential Experience and knowledge

·         Experience in project management, ideally in an international development context

·         Understanding of Australia’s strategic priorities in Solomon Islands, particularly public diplomacy, people-to-people links, and human resource development

·         Knowledge of the Australian tertiary education system

·         Experience delivering scholarship programs (preferably Australia Awards), or the ability to quickly learn relevant DFAT policies and processes

·         Strong analytical and written communication skills in English

·         Strong verbal communication skills in English and Solomon Islands Pidgin

·         Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with attention to detail

·         Ability to manage workloads, work independently and in a team, and deliver results on time

·         Demonstrated interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

·         High level of personal initiative, with innovative and analytical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Why join the Australia Awards Solomon Islands program?

By joining the Australia Awards Solomon Islands program, 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: Sunday 7 June 2026, 11:59pm (Solomon Islands Standard 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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