Manager - Audit & Quality Assurance

Role Type
Managerial Level, Heading the Quality Assurance Department

Reporting To
Vice-Chancellor / University Council

Overall Responsibility
To oversee the entire QA function, setting QA standards and processes, resource planning, budgeting, stakeholder management, and driving continuous improvement, while leading the Quality Assurance Department toward intended quality objectives.

Key Duties

- Develop, implement, and monitor the university’s Quality Assurance framework, policies, and standards.

- Conduct regular internal audits of academic programs, administrative processes, and operational functions.

- Coordinate risk management processes, including the identification and mitigation of operational risks.

- Provide training, guidance, and support to internal departments for maintaining quality assurance standards.

- Compile and present Quality Assurance reports to the University Council and relevant committees, highlighting key findings and corrective actions.

- Ensure institutional compliance with national and international standards, including DHERST requirements.

- Facilitate the use of data-driven decision-making to inform policy adjustments and facilitate quality certifications such as ISO 9001.

Requirements

- A Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

- Professional qualification in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.

- Minimum of five years of post-qualifying experience in risk management, auditing, compliance, education administration, or a similar field.

- Previous engagement or hands-on experience with quality frameworks such as ISO is highly desirable.

Remuneration & Support Package

- Competitive international contract structured around regional cost-of-living standards.

- Comprehensive relocation and mobilization assistance to Port Moresby, PNG.

- Direct employment model managed directly by the University without third-party recruitment agency processing.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a targeted cover letter demonstrating past success in academic quality assurance, institutional compliance, and internal auditing .