Australian High Commission
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Career Opportunities

Job vacancies

The Australian High Commission (AHC) is looking for a dynamic, professional, hardworking and highly motivated individual to join our development section. The position is for an Assistant Program Manager with our Policing, Justice, Gender and Disability team.  This process will be used to create a merit list that may be drawn on to fill future vacancies with similar job functions at various levels.

This is an opportunity to join a strong team environment with exciting opportunities working with Vanuatu’s largest donor partner.

Interested candidates must submit the required documents listed in the Applicant Information Pack.  Applicants meeting the selection criteria will be considered for interview. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

All applications must be received by Monday 27 October 2025 by email to [email protected]   

About the Australian High Commission in Port Vila

The Australian High Commission in Vanuatu has a high-performance culture which is underpinned by a resilient, motivated, and loyal workforce. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and bring a range of qualifications and experiences to the table. We support each other and share a unity of purpose and commitment to serving the Vanuatu-Australia relationship.

We promote Australia’s interests, facilitate international trade and investment, deliver development assistance, respond to crisis and provide services to Australian citizens. Details of our work, as well as our purpose, outcomes and priority functions can be found on our website www.vanuatu.embassy.gov.au

There are two categories of staff employed at the Australian High Commission, Port Vila. They include Diplomats posted to Vanuatu from Australia by the Australian Government to undertake diplomatic postings, and Locally Engaged Staff (LES).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted with a completed AHC LES Application Form and include:

  • A Curriculum Vitae.
  • Responses to the essential criteria for the position using the AHC LES Application Form.
  • The names and contact details of at least two referees.
  • Confirmation of your right to work in Vanuatu.

The recruitment round is expected to create an order of merit which may be called upon over the next 18 months should further vacancies arise with similar capabilities or at higher classification levels.