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.
| SCHOOL OF LAW | |
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| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY | |
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1. Associate Professor of Accounting 2. Professor/Associate Professor of Economics 3. Professor/Associate Professor in Public Policy Management 4. Lecturer 1 in Public Policy Management 5. Coordinator ODL – Senior Lecturer in Accounting 6. Coordinator ODL 7. Executive Officer 8. Administrative Officer 9. Secretary 10. Data Entry Clerk |
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| CENTRE FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | |
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1. Director – CHRD 2. Assistant Registrar – Staff Development 3. In-House Training Officer – Information Technology Trainer 4. In-House Training Officer – General |
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| HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION | |
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1. Senior Human Resource Officer (Policy & Procedures) 2. Human Resource Officer (Policy & Procedures) 3. Assistant Human Resource Officer (Recruitment & Selection) |
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| PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION | |
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1. Policy and Planning Officer 2. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 3. Project Officer 4. Project Officer 5. Research Officer |
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| BURSARY DIVISION | |
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1. Assistant Bursar – Revenue 2. Tax Accountant 3. Accounts Receivable Officer 4. Financial Compliance and Reconciliation Lead 5. Financial Compliance and Reconciliation Lead 6. Financial Compliance and Reconciliation Lead |
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| THE OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR | |
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1. Personal Assistant 2. Executive Driver |
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| UNIFORCE SECURITY SERVICES | |
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1. Operations Commander 2. Technical Officer - CCTV |
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| OPEN COLLEGE | |
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Open College Head Office Administration 1. Senior Assistant Registrar NCD University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Officer 2. Handyman Kokopo University Learning Centre 1. Handyman Madang University Learning Centre 1. Handyman Mt Hagen University Learning Centre 1. Centre Director 2. Handyman Morobe University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant Enga University Learning Centre 1. Centre Director 2. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant Milne Bay University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant Simbu University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant Southern Highlands University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant East Sepik University Learning Centre 1. Centre Director Kiunga University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant Daru University Learning Centre 1. Administrative Computer Lab Assistant Kainantu University Learning Centre 1. Centre Director Yangoru - Sausia University Learning Centre 1. Handyman |
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SALARY RANGE:
| POSITION | BASE SALARY RANGE (PER ANNUM) |
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Professor
Associate Professor and Director (CHRD)
Senior Lecturer
Lecturer 2, Centre Director
Lecturer 1 and Coordinator
Senior Assistant Registrar and Executive Officer
Policy and Planning Officer
Assistant Registrar (Staff Development), Senior Human Resource Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Research Officer, In-House Training Officer (Information Technology) and In-House Training Officer (General), Assistant Bursar (Revenue) and Tax Accountant
Project Officer (Development), Personal Assistant and Operation Commander
Administrative Officer, Administrative Computer Lab, Accounts Receivable Officer, Financial Compliance and Reconciliation Lead,
Financial Compliance and Reconciliation Lead and Financial Compliance and Reconciliation Lead
Project Officer (NHOS),Secretary (KBO 5) and Administrative Assistant
Data Entry Clerk and Executive Driver
Technical Officer (CCTV) and Handyman
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K95,388 – K116,561
K78,444 – K95,876
K66,058 – K80,738
K55,383 – K67,691
K47,012 – K57,460
K65,375 – K79,903
K56,552 – K69,119
K49,376 – K60,348
K44,089 – K53,887
K38,215 – K46,707
K34,082 – K41,656
K30,710 – K37,534
K27,928 – K34,134
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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 by clicking the link below.
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
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 Friday, 05th December, 2025. Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Authorized by:
Roboam Kakap
Acting Registrar