Office Cleaner and Administration Support

Job Overview

This is a locally based, full-time position in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Program Background

Pacific Australia Skills is a major Australian investment designed to help drive social and economic progress across the Pacific and Timor-Leste by strengthening the skills and training sector. The program builds on 17 years of Australian Government support for skills and training in the Pacific.

About DT Global Asia Pacific

DT Global Asia Pacific focuses on improving lives through strong delivery and locally led partnerships. As an implementing partner working across Asia and the Pacific, the organisation collaborates with governments, communities, and stakeholders to deliver solutions that support inclusive economic growth, essential services, and resilient, secure communities. With more than 1,500 staff, expertise across 22+ countries, and over 60 years of development experience, DT Global works on complex challenges spanning governance, justice, climate resilience, infrastructure, and social equity.

More information is available at the company website.

Role Summary

The Solomon Islands country office for Pacific Australia Skills is looking for an Office Cleaner and Administration Support staff member. The role is responsible for keeping both the Main Office in Town Ground and the Skills Hub Centre in Kwaimani clean, organised, and safe. The position covers office spaces, meeting rooms, training rooms, kitchens, and washrooms, ensuring a hygienic and professional setting for employees, trainees, and visitors. In addition to cleaning, the role provides routine administrative and training support and helps maintain a welcoming atmosphere through polite and helpful customer service.

Key Duties

• Clean Town Ground and Kwaimani spaces by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting work areas, corridors, and common zones.
• Keep washrooms sanitary by disinfecting them regularly and restocking items such as soap, tissue, and sanitizer.
• Wash dishes, maintain kitchen equipment, and keep pantry and dining areas neat.
• Prepare and serve tea or coffee for staff, visitors, and training participants when needed.
• Sort, collect, and dispose of office waste in an appropriate manner.
• Make sure meeting and training rooms are presentable, with furniture arranged properly and required supplies available.
• Track cleaning consumables and raise requests when supplies need replenishment.
• Help with minor errands and general office support as instructed by the Country Operations Manager.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support smooth delivery of Pacific Australia Skills activities in Solomon Islands.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should have experience and qualities that suit a cleaning and office support environment, including the ability to work safely, independently, and with attention to detail.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in office cleaning or facilities support is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning methods and proper use of cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to work without close supervision and manage time well.
• Dependable, detail-focused, and committed to maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Awareness of and commitment to GEDSI, Child Protection, PSEAH, prevention of human trafficking, environmental protection, anti-corruption, and other DFAT safeguarding policies.
• DT Global strongly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, diverse SOGIESC communities, and people with disabilities.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in a development organisation is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for courteous interaction with staff, visitors, and training participants.
• Ability to handle several tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• Willingness to assist with administrative work when required.
• A positive attitude, strong reliability, and a clear sense of responsibility.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a cover letter that responds to the selection criteria. The applications close at 11:59 pm Solomon Island time on Thursday 23 July. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

People with lived experience from the regions where DT Global works are strongly encouraged to apply. The organisation also welcomes applications from First Nations peoples, diverse SOGIESC communities, and people with disabilities.

DT Global applies a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm involving adults or children, as well as fraud, corruption, bribery, modern slavery, and any other form of exploitation across its operations, partnerships, and supply chains. It maintains strict integrity standards and expects the same from those it works with.

Employment is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All staff receive training on safety, compliance, safeguarding, and integrity, and are expected to act in line with company values at all times.

The full Terms of Reference is available through the link provided in the source notice.