Principal/Manager Vocational College
The International Education Agency of Papua New Guinea Ltd
Papua New Guinea
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive international salary and benefits package.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2026 or sooner where possible
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2025
Job overview
Principal / Manager IEA College of Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
The IEA College of TAFE is owned and operated by the International Education Agency of Papua New Guinea. The College is an internationally recognised provider of adult vocational education across PNG and contributes to the country’s capacity building agenda. The college main campus is centrally located on Ela Beach Rd, Port Moresby.
The IEA is seeking applications from vocational educators with prior leadership experience to head a premier vocational education provider in Papua New Guinea.
The College offers TAFE Certificates 2, 3 and 4 as well as Diploma qualifications, campus-based and online.
IEA TAFE also provides a range of individually tailored vocational training programmes for industry, commerce, not-for profit entities and government departments.
Essential skills and experience:
This is a senior position within the IEA and has a major role in contributing to the IEA’s vision and strategic direction. The IEA TAFE principal/manager position requires individuals who have:
- The capacity to provide educational leadership and manage change at the highest level.
- A proven ability to identify growth opportunities and build strategic partnerships.
- A sound understanding of current global trends in vocational and higher education.
- An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with industry and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in financial and resource planning and management.
- A proficiency in managing the development and performance improvement of staff for.
- An interest in contributing to a successful and sustainable future for Papua New Guinea.
Please provide a current CV and letter of application outlining your capacity to fill this position.
About The International Education Agency of Papua New Guinea Ltd
- The International Education Agency of Papua New Guinea Ltd
- Corner of Ela Beach Road &, Hunter Street, Downtown
- Port Moresby
- NCD 111
- Papua New Guinea
The International Education Agency is the oldest and largest private education provider in Papua New Guinea. It is a non-profit company responsible for the management of twenty school campuses and a large vocational college throughout the country.
Each school is controlled by a Board of Governors elected by the parents. Schools are managed by Principals who are each responsible to the Director of Education. The IEA curriculum has been developed in line with current international curriculum trends.
IEA schools in Papua New Guinea educate over 6000 expatriate and citizen pupils and employ around 300 teachers. IEA schools receive no government funding and school fees are dictated by the costs of operating the schools. More information can be found at
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