Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Fiji or PNG (Hybrid available)
Employment type: Part-time / 4 days or 0.8 FTE
Reports to: Director of Government Communications
About the Role
Icon Agency (ICON) is seeking an experienced and values-driven Program Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of our Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) support service on behalf of the Australian Federal Government. This role will sit at the centre of one of the most significant and people-focused initiatives in Australia’s regional diplomacy and immigration framework – The Pacific Engagement Visa.
PEV is a new permanent migration program introduced by the Australian Government to strengthen regional ties by offering up to 3,000 nationals from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste the opportunity to live, work, and settle in Australia each year. ICON was appointed in 2024 to lead the establishment and ongoing management of the support service.
You will oversee the delivery of multi-channel communications and stakeholder engagement, pre-departure and employment support services aligned with federal government outcomes. You’ll bring deep expertise in program management, balancing strategy, delivery, and stakeholder alignment, and a genuine understanding of how to navigate complex government programs with cultural nuance, care, and precision.
Offering an exciting and purpose-driven career move, this role is flexible and can be based in Australia or at one of our Pacific hub offices.