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.
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| SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
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1. Professor of Linguistics and Modern Languages 2. Associate Professor of History 3. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work 4. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Social Work 5. Lecturer in Theatre Arts 6. Lecturer in Political Science 7. Lecturer in Social Work 8. Administrative Officer - Student Affairs 9. Fieldwork Officer |
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| SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
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1. Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry 2. Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry 3. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry 4. Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry 5. Technical Officer Grade 2 6. Associate Professor 7. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Urban & Regional Planning 8. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Cultural Geography 9. Lecturer in Demography & Population Studies 10. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Population Geography 11. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography 12. Professor in Mathematics 13. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Computer Science 14. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mathematics 15. Lecturer in Computer Science 16. Lecturer in Applied Mathematics 17. Lecturer in Computer Science 18. Tutor in Statistics 19. Tutor in Mathematics 20. Tutor in Computer Science 21. Tutor in Computer Science 22. Tutor in Computer Science 23. Tutor / Lecturer in Statistics 24. Tutor / Lecturer in Statistics 25. Tutor / Lecturer in Mathematics 26. Tutor / Lecturer in Mathematics |
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| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |
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1. Professor in Pathology 2. Professor of Post Graduate & Research Centre 3. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Pathology 4. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Pathology 5. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 6. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Physiology 7. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Physiology 8. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Anatomy 9. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynecology 10. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Child Health 11. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Rural Medicine 12. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences 13. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Public Health 14. Tutor / Lecturer in Medical Imaging 15. Senior Technical Officer in Ultrasound sonography in O & G 16. Tutor in Medical Imaging Science 17. Tutor in Medical Laboratory Science 18. IT / Audio-Visual Technical Officer - Kompiam 19. IT/ Audio-Visual Technical Officer 20. Pathology Lab Technical Officer 21. Administrative Assistant - Public Health |
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| HUMAN RESOURCE DIVISION | |
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1. Director – Human Resources 2. Team Leader – Salary, Payroll and Processing 3. Team Leader – Policies and Procedures 4. Team Leader – Recruitment and Selection 5. Senior Records Officer - Information and Records Management 6. Records Officer - Information and Records Management |
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| MICHAEL SOMARE LIBRARY | |
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1. Librarian |
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| PHYSICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION | |
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1. Director – Physical Facilities Management |
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| PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION | |
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1. Director – Public Relations and Events Management |
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| STUDENTS SERVICES | |
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1. Secretary (KBO 5) 2. Warden of Students 3. Assistant Warden – Male 4. Assistant Warden – Female 5. Admin Assistant - Sports & Recreation |
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| UNIVERSITY - HEALTH SERVICES | |
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1. Officer in Charge (Nurse Matron) 2. Pediatric Nurse 3. Nursing Officer 4. Nursing Officer 5. Dental Therapist |
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| CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION – INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT | |
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1. Audit Officer 2. Audit Officer |
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| ACADEMIC AND STUDENT ADMINISTRATION | |
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1. Senior Systems Administrator (Datacenter, ICT Infrastructure & Cyber Security) 2. Chief Information Officer |
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| PHYSICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (PFM) – LOCATED AT SBPP | |
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1. Building Operations & Maintenance Supervisor (Located at SBPP) 2. ICT Technicians (Located at SBPP) |
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| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY (SBPP) | |
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1. Senior ICT Technician 2. Administrative Assistant |
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| CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY ENABLED LEARNING (CTEL) | |
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1. Director 2. Deputy Director 3. Lecturer – CTEL 4. Software (Web) Developer 5. Multimedia Developer 6. Help Desk/Admin Assistant |
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| SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT UNIT (RMU) | |
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1. Chief Investigation Officer (CIO) 2. Investigation Officer (IO) 3. Risk Analyst (RA) 4. Admin Assistant (AA) |
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| UNIFORCE SECURITY SERVICES  | |
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1. Admin Assistant 2. Security Driver 3. Security Driver 4. Security Driver 5. Security Driver 6. Security Driver 7. Security Guard (Female) 8. Security Guard (Female) 9. Security Guard (Female) 10. Security Guard (Female) 11. Security Guard (Female) 12. Security Guard (Female) 13. Security Guard (Female) 14. Security Guard (Female) 15. Security Guard (Female) 16. Security Guard (Female) 17. Security Guard (Female) 18. Security Guard (Female) 19. Security Guard (Female) 20. Security Guard (Female) 21. Security Guard (Female) 22. Security Guard 23. Security Guard 24. Security Guard 25. Security Guard 26. Security Guard 27. Security Guard 28. Security Guard 29. Security Guard 30. Security Guard 31. Security Guard 32. Security Guard 33. Security Guard 34. Security Guard 35. Security Guard 36. Security Guard 37. Security Guard 38. Security Guard 39. Security Guard 40. Security Guard 41. Security Guard 42. Security Guard 43. Security Guard 44. Security Guard 45. Security Guard 46. Security Guard |
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REMUNERATIONS
| POSITION | REMUNERATION (PER ANNUM) |
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Professor |
K95,388 – K116,561 K78,444 – K95,876 K66,058 – K80,738 K55,383 – K67,691 K47,012 – K57,460 K40,535 – K49,542 K88,970 – K108,742 K76,058 – K92,959 K65,375 – K79,903 K49,376 – K60,348 K44,089 – K53,887 K38,215 – K46,707 K34,082 – K41,656 K30,710 – K37,534 K27,928 – K34,134 K23,850 – K29,150 |
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.
Simply scan the QR code here
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, 13th June, 2025. Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Authorized by:
Roboam Kakap
Acting Registrar