Program Background

The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) is the Australian Government’s flagship 10-year infrastructure program in Solomon Islands. The program intends to support the Solomon Islands Government to improve the quality and accessibility of infrastructure across the provinces, delivering outcomes that contribute to broad-based, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

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The Role
 

·        Provide effective and compliant procurement and contract management services to support the delivery of infrastructure investments under the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP).

·        Ensure procurement and contracting activities achieve value for money, transparency, fairness, and accountability in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and donor requirements.

·        Support high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects through sound procurement planning and contract administration. -quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects through sound procurement planning and contract administration.

·         Provide expert procurement and contractual advice to SIIP management and delivery teams in a complex, remote, and dynamic operating environment.

·         Strengthen procurement systems, tools, and practices across the SIIP Hub to improve consistency, compliance, and risk management.

·         Promote and operationalise SIIP cross-cutting priorities, including local content, gender equality, disability and social inclusion, climate change and disaster resilience, and safeguards.

·         Contribute to capacity building of local contractors, suppliers, and SIIP staff through structured procurement processes, guidance, and knowledge sharing.

·         Proactively identify and manage procurement, contractual, and delivery risks to support successful program outcomes.

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About You

·       Tertiary and/or trade qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

·        Significant (typically five or more years) contracts and procurement experience in infrastructure projects, preferably in remote regions and/or developing country contexts. • Demonstrated experience in procuring and administering contracts for complex infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle.

·        Strong knowledge of Australian Standard contracts (including AS4000) and contract administration practices.

·        In‑depth understanding of procurement systems and international construction industry practices, including Australian Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

·        Experience in cost control, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, subcontract claim assessment, and commercial negotiation.

·        Knowledge of Australian Standards and the NCC / Building Code of Australia.

·        Understanding of the challenges associated with infrastructure construction and maintenance in the Pacific.

Why join Solomon Island Infrastructure Project (SIIP)?

Building high quality, inclusive and safe social and economic infrastructure and capacity is a key priority for the Solomon Islands – Australia Partnership. Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program is working across Solomon Islands with communities and governments to deliver a wide range of quality infrastructure, as well as working with government and industry to build their capacity to better plan, deliver and manage infrastructure projects that drive Solomon Islands development. It's an exciting place to be and the Program has a range of people from different backgrounds working in close partnership with the Australian High Commission and Solomon Islands Government.

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

  
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Sunday 8^th March 2026/ 11:59 pm/ AEST
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.