Working for British High Commission Port Moresby
Source: gov.uk (2025-06-06)


General information

The British High Commission in Port Moresby is keen to recruit outstanding people to join its team.

Civil Services Competences and the selection process

Selection is based on the overall suitability of the candidate against the skills, qualifications and competences required in the position, as may be demonstrated by applicants through the application form and the interview. The specific requirements for each position can be found in the job advertisement/description.

We recommend all applicants understand the Civil Service competences before applying for any role and in preparation for interviews.

Core competencies for SMS1(L) or LE1 S (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f7788ed915d74e33f69c0/Competences_SMS1_L_.pdf) (PDF, 176 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for A1(L), or LE4 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a809614ed915d74e622f4f0/Competences_A1_L_.pdf) (PDF, 171 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for A2(L), or LE3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a815de5ed915d74e6231dec/Competences_A2_L_.pdf) (PDF, 171 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for B3(L), or LE2 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a8026c840f0b62302691d1c/Competences_B3_L_.pdf) (PDF, 172 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for C4(L), or LE1 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80cebfed915d74e33fc861/Competences_C4_L_.pdf) (PDF, 175 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for C5(L), or LE1 S (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a805bfee5274a2e8ab4fb2a/Competences_C5_L_.pdf) (PDF, 176 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for D6(L), or LE1 S (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7ffcfd40f0b62305b887f4/Competences_D6_L_.pdf) (PDF, 177 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for D7(L), or LE1 S (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f1ce2ed915d74e6228768/Competences_D7_L_.pdf) (PDF, 177 KB, 8 pages)

Core competencies for S1, S2, S3, or LE5 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a802824ed915d74e33f8c7a/Competences_S1__S2__S3.pdf) (PDF, 161 KB, 6 pages)

Current work opportunities

If you are interested in a job opportunity at the British High Commission in Port Moresby or one of the other UK delegations, UKTI offices, other government departments or consulates in Papua New Guinea, please visit the FCDO Local Staff vacancies website (https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-7810a1ba3247/candidate).

To filter the search for current vacancies, use the “Country/Territory” field on the left of the page and select the country you wish to search.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Staff recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.