Career Opportunities

The University of Papua New Guinea is an independent, statutory Institution of Higher Education, established by the University of Papua New Guinea Ordinance 1965, confirmed by the University of Papua New Guinea Act No. 18 of 1983. The University is dedicated to the pursuit, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Currently, the University has five Schools, offering more than 30 major programs for undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate students.

Our ongoing challenge is, ensuring that Papua New Guinea has a major university that provides a learning environment of the highest quality, leading the advancement of knowledge creation and dissemination, intellectual discovery and innovation, to inform our teaching and learning aspirations and together with innovative developments in infrastructure, and taking our place on the global stage as a valued peer of the best public civic universities.

The University is currently undergoing significant infrastructure and service improvement initiatives as it strives to reform, reposition, and transform the University into an influential, global academic institution. It envisions building the capacity and capability of the workforce and is immediately seeking to employ suitably qualified and experienced executive professionals to fill the key positions in its strategic operations, based at the UPNG Main Campus, Port Moresby.

If you believe you have what we are looking for and are willing to work in a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply through our Online Job Application Form. Click on your preferred position below to access the Online Job Application Form.

VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

1. Personal Assistant, Office of the Vice Chancellor W/296018/26

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY

Economic Division

1. Lecturer of Economics W/041025/26

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Anthropology, Sociology and Archaeology Strand

1. Professor of Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology W/011001/26

2. Senior Lecturer, Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology W/011005/26

3. Lecturer, Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology W/011002/26

4. Lecturer, Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology W/011010/26

Creative Arts Strand

1. Technical Instructor, Music W/983002/26

2. Workshop Supervisor W/992004/26

Dean's Office – School Administration

1. Senior Lecturer & Coordinator Postgraduate Education W/171006/26

2. Executive Officer, SHSS W/173002/26

3. Administrative Officer, SHSS/OC W/171007/26

History, Gender Studies & Philosophy Strand

1. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Gender Studies W/081011/26

2. Lecturer, Gender Studies W/081007/26

Journalism & Public Relations Strand

1. Senior Lecturer, Journalism W/191002/26

2. Tutor/Lecturer, Journalism W/191019/26

Linguistics and Modern English Strand

1. Senior Technical Officer, Language Lab W/092020/26

Literature & English Communication Strand

1. Tutor, English Communication W/221006/26

2. Lecturer, English Communication W/221007/26

3. Lecturer, English Communication (ER) W/221011/26

Political Science Strand

1. Senior Lecturer, Political Science W/141007/26

Psychology Strand

1. Tutor, Psychology W/151002/26

STUDENT SERVICES

1. SARO Executive Officer W/363024/26

2. Assistant Warden – Female W/363020/26

3. Assistant Warden – Male W/363024/26

4. Receptionist - KBO 3 W/363010/26

5. Assistant Warden (Female) W/363026/26

6. Administration Officer W/363024/26

BURSARY DIVISION

1. Accounts Officer W/323017/26

2. Secretary KBO 5 W/326028/26

3. Creditors Clerk W/323036/26

4. Graduate Accountant W/323047/26

5. Accounts Clerk W/323039/26

HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION

1. Director, Human Resources W/313001/26

2. Assistant HRO – SP & P W/313015/26

3. Records Officer W/313021/26

4. Senior Records Officer W/313010/26

5. Senior HR Policy W/313030/26

PUBLIC RELATIONS & EVENTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

1. Graphic Artist W/243004/26

2. Administration Officer W/363024/26

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION, INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

1. Internal Audit Officer W/293011/26

ACADEMIC AND STUDENTS ADMINISTRATION

1. Graduate Assistant W/303006/26

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

1. Technical Assistant W/293060/26

2. Computer Lab Assistant W/293072/26

3. Communications Technician W/293090/26

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIONS, OFFICE OF THE VICE & PRO VICE CHANCELLOR

1. Director of Research

2. Director of Engagement & Partnership

3. Director – Risk Management

4. Director of Online Learning

5. Manager, University Learning Centre

Salary Range

The University of Papua New Guinea offers genuine career opportunities with competitive salaries and employment conditions for this challenging role.

If you believe you have what we are looking for and are willing to work in a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply through our Online Job Application Form.

Important: Only online applications submitted through our website will be accepted. Applications sent via email, delivered in person, or mailed as hard copies will not be considered. Address your cover letter to:

The Director,

Human Resources

The University of Papua New Guinea

PO Box 320, UNIVERSITY,

NCD PAPUA NEW GUINEA PHONE (HR): 3267597 / 3267122

Please note that Job Descriptions for the advertised positions are not currently available online. Applicants may request a copy of the relevant PD/JD by contacting the Human Resource Management Division at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the Recruitment Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Note: The University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female applicants to apply. Academic positions are open to both citizens and non-citizens. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential and must be received on or before COB on 02nd October, 2026. Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Authorized by:

Professor Ian Findlay

Vice Chancellor & Overseer of the Registrar’s Office University of Papua New Guinea