Climate Change Policy Manager

Program Background

The Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships program (SEAG2G) supports a shared vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Government partnerships facilitate connections between public institutions across Southeast Asia and Australia to share knowledge and build policy and technical capability between trusted peers. Through deeper collaboration, governments can tackle shared challenges and create enduring, inclusive opportunities for economies, the climate and our diverse and vibrant communities. 

SEAG2G provides resources to deepen and broaden relationships between Australian and Southeast Asian countries across four thematic priorities:

1.     Climate change and energy transition

2.     Education and skills

3.     Sustainable agriculture and food security

4.     Effective and inclusive public institutions

The two outcomes of SEAG2G include:

1.     Broader and deeper partnerships between Australian and Southeast Asian government institutions in targeted areas of mutual interest.

2.     Southeast Asia Government Entities improve policy and practice in identified thematic priority areas in support of economic and social development.

Gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) are important priorities for SEAG2G. The program’s approach to GEDSI seeks to ensure that people in all their diversity benefit from SEAG2G activities through the identification and addressing of key GEDSI issues relevant to the program’s sectoral themes and activities.

SEAG2G is led by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Office of Southeast Asia, with DT Global as the managing contractor. The program works across Australia and Southeast Asia.

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 Climate Change Policy Manager provides technical and strategic policy leadership and support to ensure the program delivers against SEAG2G’s climate change strategy objectives. Where time permits, the role also supports the integration of First Nations and localisation strategies across program delivery. Where required, the role also supports the Team Leader on bespoke policy advice to SEAG2G and DFAT to ensure programming remains relevant, responsive and aligned to evolving strategic policy priorities, especially as they pertain to climate change and First Nations objectives. Working collaboratively across all teams and stakeholders, the position drives evidence-based decision making, technical climate change support, policy coherence and effective mainstreaming of climate change, as well as other cross-cutting priorities.

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About You

·         Relevant tertiary qualification in climate change or similar, or equivalent relevant work experience.

·         Minimum five years of relevant climate change experience, preferably in government roles and/or DFAT programs.

·         Strong understanding of DFAT policies and priorities, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire.

·         Experience working in Southeast Asian contexts

·         Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and cross-program collaboration skills. 

·         Qualifications, skills and experience related to energy highly desirable.

·         Experience with First Nations and/or localisation strategies highly desirable, along with commitment to supporting GEDSI initiatives.

·         Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal English language skills and demonstrated ability to craft concise, compelling policy documents.

Personal Attributes

·     Ability to work under pressure and, at times, meet multiple deadlines.

·     Ability to work as part of a dispersed team, including online with team members in different locations.

·     Flexibility and adaptability to work with multiple stakeholders and interrelate with various cultures and sectors.

·     Highly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and an instinct for innovative solutions, working within complex institutional structures.

Why join Southeast Asia and Australia Government Partnerships Program

By joining SEAG2G, you will be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven work environment where you can collaborate with experts and regional partners from diverse backgrounds, access knowledge and experience across various sectors to achieve your career goals and contribute to key development outcomes.

HOW TO APPLY

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Please submit

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

We can make adjustments during the recruitment process for people with a disability. If required, please contact our recruitment team via email at recruitment@seag2gpartnerships.com to discuss how we can support you.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 6 September 2026, 11:59 pm AEST
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply.  DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

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