University of Papua New Guinea Jobs 2026 – Multiple Vacancies
Employer: University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
Location: Port Moresby, National Capital District
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for a range of academic, administrative, technical and management positions.
The advertised positions are primarily based at the UPNG Main Campus in Port Moresby and provide opportunities for qualified applicants to build their careers within one of Papua New Guinea's leading higher education institutions.
Current UPNG Vacancies
Vice Chancellor's Office
- Personal Assistant, Office of the Vice Chancellor – W/296018/26
School of Business and Public Policy
- Lecturer of Economics – W/041025/26
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Anthropology, Sociology and Archaeology Strand
- Professor of Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology – W/011001/26
- Senior Lecturer, Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology – W/011005/26
- Lecturer, Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology – W/011002/26
- Lecturer, Anthropology, Sociology & Archaeology – W/011010/26
Creative Arts Strand
- Technical Instructor, Music – W/983002/26
- Workshop Supervisor – W/992004/26
Dean's Office – School Administration
- Senior Lecturer & Coordinator Postgraduate Education – W/171006/26
- Executive Officer, SHSS – W/173002/26
- Administrative Officer, SHSS/OC – W/171007/26
History, Gender Studies & Philosophy Strand
- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Gender Studies – W/081011/26
- Lecturer, Gender Studies – W/081007/26
Journalism & Public Relations Strand
- Senior Lecturer, Journalism – W/191002/26
- Tutor/Lecturer, Journalism – W/191019/26
Linguistics and Modern English Strand
- Senior Technical Officer, Language Lab – W/092020/26
Literature & English Communication Strand
- Tutor, English Communication – W/221006/26
- Lecturer, English Communication – W/221007/26
- Lecturer, English Communication (ER) – W/221011/26
Political Science Strand
- Senior Lecturer, Political Science – W/141007/26
Psychology Strand
- Tutor, Psychology – W/151002/26
Student Services
- SARO Executive Officer – W/363024/26
- Assistant Warden – Female – W/363020/26
- Assistant Warden – Male – W/363024/26
- Receptionist – KBO 3 – W/363010/26
- Assistant Warden (Female) – W/363026/26
- Administration Officer – W/363024/26
Bursary Division
- Accounts Officer – W/323017/26
- Secretary KBO 5 – W/326028/26
- Creditors Clerk – W/323036/26
- Graduate Accountant – W/323047/26
- Accounts Clerk – W/323039/26
Human Resource Division
- Director, Human Resources – W/313001/26
- Assistant HRO – SP & P – W/313015/26
- Records Officer – W/313021/26
- Senior Records Officer – W/313010/26
- Senior HR Policy – W/313030/26
Public Relations & Events Management Division
- Graphic Artist – W/243004/26
- Administration Officer – W/363024/26
Central Administration – Internal Audit Unit
- Internal Audit Officer – W/293011/26
Academic and Students Administration
- Graduate Assistant – W/303006/26
Information and Communication Technology
- Technical Assistant – W/293060/26
- Computer Lab Assistant – W/293072/26
- Communications Technician – W/293090/26
Central Administration – Office of the Vice & Pro Vice Chancellor
- Director of Research
- Director of Engagement & Partnership
- Director – Risk Management
- Director of Online Learning
- Manager, University Learning Centre
Salary Range
UPNG offers competitive salary packages depending on the position and classification. Advertised annual base salaries include:
- Professor: K97,325 – K118,953
- Director-level positions: up to K111,016
- Associate Professor: K80,147 – K97,957
- Senior Lecturer: K67,576 – K82,592
- Lecturer: K48,245 – K69,350
- Tutor: K41,669 – K50,929
- Executive Officer: K66,883 – K81,745
- Technical and professional positions: various salary classifications
How To Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the UPNG Online Job Application Form for the position they are interested in.
Only online applications submitted through the UPNG website will be accepted. Applications sent by email, delivered in person or mailed as hard copies will not be considered.
Applicants should address their cover letter to:
The Director
Human Resources
University of Papua New Guinea
PO Box 320, University
NCD, Papua New Guinea
Human Resources: 3267 597 / 3267 122
Job descriptions may be requested from the UPNG Human Resource Management Division or Recruitment Office.
Email: hrm@upng.ac.pg
Recruitment: recruitment@upng.ac.pg
UPNG is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female applicants to apply. Academic positions are open to both citizens and non-citizens. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Apply Online: UPNG Career Opportunities