Program Manager – Education, Skills, and Labour Mobility
Australian High Commission
Applications close Monday, 2 November 2026
The Australian High Commission is looking for a Program Manager Education, Skills and Labour Mobility, an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to advancing the Australia-Vanuatu partnership.
Permanent full-time position open to Vanuatu Citizens and Residents.
Based in Port Vila
Salary Vt 4,292,085 per annum
The Organisation
The role of the Australian High Commission in Vanuatu is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas development program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. Details of our work, as well as our purpose and priority functions can be found on our website www.vanuatu.embassy.gov.au.
The Position
As a Program Manager, you will be part of a team within the High Commission, responsible for monitoring, reporting and analysis, managing program implementation, supporting high-level strategic, policy and program advice and representation at a range of external meetings and events. Program Managers also support financial management and reporting (financial, fraud, performance and quality). Program Managers will work within teams to prepare high-quality written briefs, analysis and other written products to support the Mission’s work. This position will support the Labour Mobility, Education and Skills portfolio, with opportunities to work across other sectors according to organisational priorities.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Tertiary qualifications in public policy, development or related sectors.
► Minimum of five years technical expertise and/or experience in public policy, development or related sectors.
► Demonstrated high level representational and/or stakeholder engagement experience
► Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
► An operational knowledge of aid management
► An operational knowledge of development policy
► Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn DFAT-specific software programs
► Strong communication and interpersonal skills in written and spoken English and Bislama, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
► Knowledge of Vanuatu’s culture, government systems, and language
Vanuatu citizens are strongly encouraged to apply
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants with a disability are encouraged to apply
Required Languages
Bislama
English
Job Description
Apply Online
Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.
Do NOT email your application.
Applications close Monday, 2 November 2026
Reference: Link-2127
