JOB DESCRIPTION

• Commencement:  March 2026
• Long term roles
• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Open to all applicants 

About the Program

The Abt PNG Shared Services Platform is the corporate backbone (e.g. HR, finance, legal) that supports the delivery of six programs in PNG. The programs include:

• Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)
• PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH)
• Australia-PNG Economic Partnership (APEP)
• PNG Partnership for Improving Education (PIE)
• PNG Secondary Education Program (PSEP)
• PNG Women’s Lead (PNGWL)

The Security, Safety and Fleet Services (SSFS) forms a critical part of the shared services platform providing support to these programs.

The safety and security of Abt personnel in PNG (and where required our counterparts and partners) is of paramount importance. The SSFS takes a proactive approach to security and safety through activities to ensure that:

• the company is in a state of preparedness to respond to and effectively manage critical incidents
• to the extent possible there is a safe and secure environment for our personnel to work and live within on a day-to-day basis
• the company is always alert to current risks and ensures our personnel (and counterparts as required) are kept informed of risks
• ensures staff are continuously informed of and trained in security risks and their personal safety
• the extensive fleet of vehicles are maintained ensuring safe and secure movement of our personnel.

About the Opportunities

Manager SSFS

Reporting to the Abt PNG Country Manager, this leadership role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of an integrated SSFS for Abt personnel based in Port Moresby and regionally across Papua New Guinea including those undertaking Provincial travel.

The SSFS manager’s focus is on ensuring the policies, plans, systems and processes are in place, maintained and continuously improved  to create a safe and secure environment for our personnel and counterparts as required. This includes ensuring all personnel are continuously, prepared, trained and informed for working and living in this environment.

The SSFS manager is required to work with both internal (e.g. SSFS deputy manager, program leaders, Global Security Office (GSO)) and external stakeholders (e.g. security contractors, AHC) to ensure this environment and culture of safety and security.

Deputy Manager SSFS

Reporting to the Safety, Security and Fleet Services Manager, the Deputy Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of an integrated SSFS for Abt personnel based in Port Moresby and regionally across Papua New Guinea including those undertaking Provincial travel.

The focus for the Deputy Manager is on ensuring operational implementation of the SSFS policies, plans, systems and processes to ensure a safe and secure environment for our personnel and counterparts as required. This includes ensuring all personnel receive the necessary support and are continuously, prepared, trained and informed for working and living in this environment.

The Deputy manager will be required to deputise for the Manager SSFS for periods of leave.

Key responsibilities and Deliverables

Key responsibilities and deliverables associate with the roles are available in the respective terms of reference for each position. Potential applicants should familiarise themselves with these before making application.

Key working relationships 

• Country Manager
• Manager or Deputy manager SSFS dependent on role
• Program leaders and Operations leads
• Shared Services Managers
• AHC RSOs
• Global Security Office
• Contracted security service providers

About You/Key Selection Criteria

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided. Failure to do so will likely result in you not being considered for these roles. 

Please also refer to the key selection criteria for each role as documented in the respective terms of reference.

Please note, an individual can make an application for each of the roles. You should ensure in doing so that you apply and address the key selection criteria for both separately. That is, make 2 applications.

How to Apply

• Please ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
• Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted. 
• If making an application for both jobs, please submit two separate applications.
• The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

We welcome and thank all applications; however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date:  Friday, 19 December 2025 (5pm, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.