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The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking a Secretary to join the Research Office at Laucala Campus. Under the direction of the Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), the Secretary will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and financial support to the Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Research Institute (SCORI) Project, serving as the first point of contact. The role coordinates schedules, travel, meetings, documentation, events, procurement, and budget tracking, ensures policy compliance, supports donor and grant reporting, and enables efficient, professional operations across SCORI and stakeholder engagement within USP. The Secretary position directly supports the effective implementation of the SCORI Project by ensuring smooth administrative, communication, and operational coordination, and contributes to the organization’s purpose of delivering high-quality research,...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking an Executive Officer to join the Planning and Quality Office, Laucala Campus. The Executive Officer position, which reports directly to the Director – Strategy, Planning and Business Intelligence ensures the smooth functioning of the Planning and Quality Office by providing high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support. The incumbent will manage meeting schedules, office logistics and stakeholder communication, while supporting overall Planning & Quality workflows. The position ensures PQO alignment with University processes and timelines, facilitates the preparation of strategic documents and reports, and drives process improvements for effective and timely deliverables. Responsibilities of the Executive Officer also include: Administrative and Operational Oversight: ? Provide high-level administrative support and coordinate daily operations, including...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking to appoint a Strategy, Planning and Performance Analyst within the Planning and Quality Office (PQO) at the Laucala Campus. Reporting to the Director – Strategy, Planning and Business Intelligence, the role will support strategic planning, performance monitoring, enterprise reporting, and evidence-based decision-making across the University. The incumbent will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to translate complex data into meaningful insights. The position is integral to enhancing organisational effectiveness and efficiency, strengthening accountability, and advancing the achievement of institutional goals, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability. Specific Duties The key responsibilities for the  Strategy, Planning and Performance Analyst  position includes: Strategic Planning and Integration:  Provide evidence-based...

The Opportunity The position of Senior Technician (Chemistry) is created to supervise the day-to-day operation of the Chemistry laboratories, providing specialist chemistry support and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of technical support service in the chemistry teaching and research laboratories and related facilities.  Specific Duties Duties include the following: • Responsible for supervision and management of the daily operations of chemistry teaching and research laboratories and related facilities. • Provide administrative support related functions, such as obtaining quotations from overseas and local vendors, evaluating quotations, executing cost analysis and prompt purchasing processes, and dealing with finance and HR matters as required. • Conduct staff appraisals and annual staff reviews for subordinate staff. • Support and mentor subordinate staff in their professional development. •...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work. The Estates and Infrastructure Services is responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the University’s...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work. The Estates and Infrastructure Services is responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the University’s...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work. The Estates and Infrastructure Services is responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the University’s...

The Opportunity The School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE) is a dynamic and innovative school that delivers academic excellence through engagement and collaboration. That means we are continually growing and evolving as well as our academic, industry and professional partners. This interaction enables us to maintain and strengthen the quality of our academic programs. The appointee is expected to make contributions to the teaching effort of the University and to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline. An Assistant Lecturer/ Lecturer is expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff. The appointee is expected to make significant contributions to the teaching effort of a School, Institute, programme, or an interdisciplinary area. A Lecturer is...

The Opportunity The School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics is one of the largest schools in the University of the South Pacific and is committed to pursue excellence in teaching and research. The school offers a number of Undergraduate programmes in Computing Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics; 2 Professional programmes in ICT (Bachelor of Networks & Security and Bachelor of Software Engineering) accredited by the Australian Computer Society; and 2 accredited Engineering programmes (Electrical & Electronic and Mechanical). The school also offers Postgraduate programmes in Information Technology (namely, Computing Science and Information Systems), Cybersecurity, Mathematics and Physics. The school seeks to appoint an Assistant Lecturer in Assistant Lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering to teach at all levels of courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) and a range of standard topics in the area...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biology (Animal Physiologist) in the Discipline of Biological and Chemical Sciences (DBCS), School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The position will be based at the Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji but in the best interest of the University, it can be relocated to other regional campuses. The science programs offered by DBCS include under-graduate degree (BSc with single major or double major in Biology), BSc In Environmental Science (Biology Pathway), Post Graduate Diploma in Biology and Higher Research Degree in Biology. Thus, the incumbent is required to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Animal Physiology and Biology courses offered at 100, 200, 300 and 400 levels. The candidate will deliver lectures, tutorials, design and supervise labs and will conduct and guide field trips. The...