Student Counsellor

THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University:

STUDENTS SUPPORT & FACILITIES

Student Counsellor

Reporting directly to the Deputy Registrar, the primary role of the Student Counsellor is to help students to overcome their problems and cope with tough situations by providing a safe, confidential and encouraging environment in which to contemplate their emotional state.

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate periodic inspections of facilities, ensuring they are well kept for intended uses.
Plan and schedule preventative maintenance on a timely basis and track progress reports of outcomes.
Ensure effective management of recorded statistics, reports and documents for ease of access.
Coordinate with subordinates to ensure Facilities are well managed and in good condition to accommodate and service students.
Ensure the proper usage of work associated equipment and instruments and that they are in good condition.
Coordinate and manage administrative operations, and financial expenses (if any) and provide updated financial reports.
Device operational procedures to govern the use of all student facilities.
Enforce rules and regulations on the use of facilities.

Qualification & Experience

The successful candidate should:

Have a bachelor’s degree in Property Management and/or Business Administration.
Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.

Being proactive and a problem-solver with the ability to lead and organize people, foster and manage productive relationships, conduct inspections and audits.
Possesses Inventory and Asset Management skills.

Knowledge of property management and administration is an essential element of this role.

Conditions of Service

Assistant Registrar I – K40,781 – K49,843 DMA – K1,800 (Domestic Market Allowance)
Assistant Registrar II – K46,556 – K56,902 DMA: K6,677 (Domestic Market Allowance)

(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)

Application Procedure

Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:

The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea

Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.

PLEASE NOTE

Deadline for all applications is 10^th of September, 2026
Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

Student Counsellor