Job Vacancies – Australian High Commission, Port Moresby

•  Job Advertisement – UPNG Strategic Workforce Expansion
• Organisation: University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
• Location: UPNG Main Campus, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
• Application Deadline: COB Friday, 05 December 2025

About UPNG

The University of Papua New Guinea is an independent statutory institution of higher education, established under the University of Papua New Guinea Ordinance 1965 and Act No. 18 of 1983. UPNG is committed to the pursuit, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. With five Schools offering more than 30 major programs across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels, the University is undertaking a significant phase of reform and transformation to expand infrastructure, enhance service delivery, and elevate its global academic standing.

UPNG is seeking suitably qualified and experienced executive professionals and officers to join its workforce, to support its strategic operations and transformational agenda.

Several Job Positions at University of Papua New Guinea UPNG

Vacancies

School of Law

• Professor of Law (W/101001/25)

School of Business & Public Policy

1. Associate Professor of Accounting (W/161002/25)
2. Professor / Associate Professor of Economics (W/041001/25)
3. Professor / Associate Professor in Public Policy Management (W/161001/25)
4. Lecturer 1 in Public Policy Management (W/141018/25)
5. Coordinator ODL – Senior Lecturer in Accounting (W/051005/25)
6. Coordinator ODL (W/231031/25)
7. Executive Officer (W/053002/25)
8. Administrative Officer (W/233013/25)
9. Secretary (W/041014/25)
10. Data Entry Clerk (W/233041/25)
11. Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD)
12. Director – CHRD (W/201001/25)
13. Assistant Registrar – Staff Development (W/113003/25)
14. In-House Training Officer – Information Technology Trainer (W/203003/25)
15. In-House Training Officer – General (W/113004/25)

Human Resource Division

1. Senior Human Resource Officer (Policy & Procedures) (W/313030/25)
2. Human Resource Officer (Policy & Procedures) (W/313024/25)
3. Assistant Human Resource Officer (Recruitment & Selection) (W/316017/25)
4. Planning and Development Division
5. Policy and Planning Officer (W/293010/25)
6. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (W/293038/25)
7. Project Officer (W/293037/25)
8. Project Officer (W/293039/25)
9. Research Officer (W/293036/25)

Bursary Division

1. Assistant Bursar – Revenue (W/323034/25)
2. Tax Accountant (W/323043/25)
3. Accounts Receivable Officer (W/323042/25)
4. Financial Compliance & Reconciliation Lead (W/323013/25), (W/323017/25), (W/323040/25)

Office of the Vice Chancellor

1. Personal Assistant (W/296018/25)
2. Executive Driver (W/35201525)

Uniforce Security Services

1. Operations Commander (W/333002/25)
2. Technical Officer – CCTV (W/333154/25)

Open College (Various Learning Centres)

1. Senior Assistant Registrar – Open College Head Office Administration (W/233034/25)
2. Administrative Officer – NCD University Learning Centre (SPA 0870/25)
3. Handyman – Kokopo University Learning Centre (SPA 0869/25)
4. Handyman – Madang University Learning Centre (SPA 0884/25)
5. Centre Director – Mt Hagen University Learning Centre (SPA 1001/25)
6. Handyman – Morobe University Learning Centre (SPA 1001/25)
7. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant – Enga University Learning Centre (SPA 1557/25)
8. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant – Milne Bay University Learning Centre (SPA 1005/25)
9. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant – Simbu University Learning Centre (SPA 1005/25)
10. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant – Southern Highlands University Learning Centre (SPA 1006/25)
11. Centre Director – East Sepik University Learning Centre (SPA 1006/25)
12. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant – Kiunga University Learning Centre (SPA 1002/25)
13. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant – Daru University Learning Centre (SPA 696/25)
14. Centre Director – Kainantu University Learning Centre (SPA 0885/25)
15. Handyman – Yangoru-Sausia University Learning Centre (SPA 1007/25)

Salary Ranges (per annum)

• Professor: K95,388 – K116,561
• Associate Professor & Director (CHRD): K78,444 – K95,876
• Senior Lecturer: K66,058 – K80,738
• Lecturer 1 & Coordinator: K55,383 – K67,691
• Administrative Officer etc: K47,012 – K57,460
• Data Entry Clerk & Executive Driver: K34,082 – K41,656
• Technical Officer (CCTV) & Handyman: K30,710 – K37,534
• Other junior roles: K27,928 – K34,134

What We Offer

• Genuine career opportunities within a dynamic and evolving academic institution.
• A learning environment committed to intellectual discovery, innovation, and transformation.
• Competitive salary and employment conditions commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Criteria

We seek candidates who:

• Hold relevant academic or professional qualifications and have demonstrable experience in the advertised discipline or role.
• Are motivated, adaptable, and willing to contribute to UPNG’s transformational agenda.
• Can work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• For academic positions: a record of teaching, research, and service at the appropriate level.
• For administrative and support roles: relevant specialist experience in the functional area.

How to apply

Only applications submitted via the online application link will be accepted — applications submitted by email, in-person, or mailed hard-copies will not be considered.

APPLY NOW

Applicants should address their cover letter to:

The Director, Human Resources

University of Papua New Guinea

PO Box 320, University, NCD

Papua New Guinea

For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Division on phone: 326 7597 / 326 7122

UPNG is an equal opportunity employer. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Academic positions are open to both citizens and non-citizens. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

Application Deadline: FRIDAY: 5-12-2025

Applications are closed.

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