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The Australian High Commission in Nuku'alofa invites applications for the position of Program Manager – Infrastructure and Aviation.

About the role:

The Program Manager (Infrastructure and Aviation) is a key member of the Australian High Commission Governance team, with coordination, analytical and program management responsibilities. The position will work as part of a small team and will provide management, oversight and coordination of infrastructure and aviation investments and activities under Australia’s International Development Policy and Tonga-Australia Development Partnership Plan. The officer will accompany senior diplomats to official meetings and events and will also provide support for visiting Australian ministers and senior officials as required. International or domestic travel is occasionally required to represent the program at meetings, attend training and monitor aid investments.

Terms of employment:

The terms of employment will be in accordance with the Nuku’alofa Locally Engaged Staff Terms and Conditions of Employment. Employment will be offered on a permanent (on-going) contract basis at the LE5 broadband level with an annual salary range between TOP 36,433.32 and TOP 42,606.84 depending on experience. Continued employment is subject to a successful completion of a six-month probation period.

The Australian High Commission in Nuku’alofa offers a package that includes recreation and personal carer’s days, medical benefits, and superannuation contributions.

To discuss any aspects of the role, you can contact [email protected] or visit

www.tonga.embassy.gov.au/nkfa/Opportunities.html for more details.

How to apply:

A full copy of the Duty Statement and Requirements may be downloaded from our website www.tonga.embassy.gov.au; from our Facebook page, through email by contacting the Australian High Commission via email – [email protected] or collected from the Australian High Commission reception.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.00 pm on Friday 18 July 2025. Applications should include:

• A covering letter (maximum one page);
• A curriculum vitae (maximum three pages) which includes details of two referees, one of whom should be a current or recent manager; and
• A written response addressing the qualifications and experience criteria (maximum 400 words)

Please submit your application either by email to [email protected] or in a hard copy addressed to HR Personnel – Job Vacancy and dropped off at the Australian High Commission in Nuku’alofa.

Late or incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.