Deputy Project Director – AIFFP PMO

About the role

The AIFFP PMO Deputy Project Director is a senior leadership position that will support the Project Director in providing strategic oversight and leadership across AIFFP funded transport investments in Papua New Guinea. Working closely with senior leaders from the Australian High Commission, AIFFP, PNG Ports Corporation Limited, the Department of Works and Highways, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders, you will help guide nationally significant infrastructure investments that will have a lasting impact on Papua New Guinea's future.

Key responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership across major infrastructure investments.
• Leading program delivery, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Supporting procurement, contract management and financial oversight.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and specialist advisers.
• Building strong partnerships across government, industry and development partners.
• Supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects that contribute to Papua New Guinea's long‑term development objectives.

Required profile

• Exceptional Papua New Guinean professional with a strong track record of leading large‑scale infrastructure, engineering, construction or development programmes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction, project management, business, international development or a related discipline.
• At least ten years of senior experience managing complex projects, programmes or infrastructure investments.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and specialist advisers.
• Strong experience in infrastructure delivery, contract administration, procurement, governance and risk management.
• Sound commercial, financial and strategic judgement.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior government, donor and private‑sector stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing others.

What we offer

• Highly competitive remuneration package commensurate with the seniority, strategic importance and responsibilities of the position.