The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government. Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas are allocated to Pacific Island and Timor-Leste Nationals annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot are be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.  

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange. DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

Expression of Interest (Talent Pool) – Multiple Roles | Australia Awards Global Support Unit (AA GSU) 

• Expression of Interest for upcoming roles
• Opportunities may be short‑term, long‑term or as‑needed, depending on program requirements.
• Applications are open to Australia‑based candidates only.

• Seeking expression of interest from consultants (individual sole traders or Companies) who can provide a variety of support services to the Disaster Resilience Program’s (DRP) Civil Society Organisation (CSO) partners
• Engagements of three months with possible extensions, input days would be approximately 5 days per month
• Preference will be given to applicants based in Fiji; work will be a mix of in-person support and remote inputs from your homebase.
• The partner CSOs are based in Suva and Lautoka. As the support will be provided mostly in-person, travel to these locations will be required

Expressions of Interest: Leadership Program Facilitator- Australia Awards Brunei

• Short term Adviser for a two-day Leadership and Networking Intensive in Canberra from Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 August 2026 for up to 16 participants
• Canberra-based delivery, with applications considered Australia-wide.

The Australia Pacific Leaders Program (APLP) is an Australian Government initiative that seeks to empower current and emerging Pacific leaders to deliver outcomes in their communities, strengthen their skills and build relationships with Australian agencies and institutions. 

Activities include study tours, high-level visits, professional development and support for locally led projects, including assistance to deliver community-level initiatives.

APLP aims to:

• empower leaders to deliver practical outcomes in their communities
• build stronger, long-term relationships between Pacific leaders and Australia
• strengthen leadership capability across the Pacific. 

About the Program Support Unit (PSU)

The Program Support Unit (PSU) supports DFAT to deliver the program. Abt Global is contracted to deliver the PSU. 

The PSU provides the practical support needed to deliver activities including planning, logistics, procurement and coordination. This includes supporting DFAT-led study tours and visits to Australia, coordinating training and events and supporting the delivery of grants and other program activities.

The PSU works closely with DFAT in Canberra and Posts across the Pacific to ensure activities are delivered to a high standard.

About the Opportunity

Abt are seeking to engage a MEL and Communications Officer to support data collection and analysis across activities, capture insights from delivery, and translate these into short reports, case studies and communications content.

Job Brief
⦁ Full time to be based in Port Moresby, PNG. ⦁ Locally based role.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government.

Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific islanders annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange.

​DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government.

Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific islanders annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange.

​DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) is a new permanent visa program delivered by the Australian Government.

Under PEV, up to 3,000 visas will be allocated to Pacific islanders annually by a ballot process across participating countries. Applicants selected in the ballot will be able to apply for permanent residence in Australia.

​PEV aims to increase permanent migration from the Pacific and Timor-Leste, growing the diaspora in Australia, strengthening people-to-people links, and encouraging greater cultural, business and educational exchange.

​DFAT has appointed a consortium led by Icon Agency (the Icon Consortium) to deliver the Pacific Engagement Visa offshore support services. Consortium partner Island Spirit is responsible for in-country services, supporting PEV clients in each participating country through the ballot, visa and pre-departure stages.

• Long Term Personnel – 12 month contract  
• Please apply online by submitting a cover letter addressing how you meet the selection criteria of this role and up-to-date comprehensive CV.
• Reserved for Fiji Nationals only
• Based in Suva, Fiji
• Government of Fiji Civil Service Pay Scale Band G Step 7