Position Number: VBL018

The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, to cater for students, spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work.

The University is seeking to appoint a Director for PacLII in the School of Law & Social Sciences.

PacLII is an institute of the University of the South Pacific, based at the Emalus Campus in Vanuatu. Operating within the School of Law and Social Sciences, PacLII provides a comprehensive and integrated system of public legal information from 20 Pacific Island jurisdictions, that is relied upon by a broad range of stakeholders.

As a member of the Free Access to Law Movement, it is PacLII’s mission to make Pacific law accessible for free online, promoting transparency and strengthening the rule of law throughout the region.

The Director is responsible for driving PacLII’s strategic direction and for leading and overseeing the planning and implementation of activities and performance.

The Director reports to the Head of School of Law and Social Science. The role of Director is to advance PacLII’s mission, maintain its credibility and ensure its ongoing sustainability. This role demands strong communication abilities to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including Ministers, senior government officials, academics, regional organisations and funding partners.

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Closing Date

The closing date for applications is: 05 October 2025

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.

Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the South Pacific is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that protects the rights of children; nurture, promote and facilitate mutual respect, constructive empowerment and progress amongst its employees, students, stakeholders including visitors, without being hampered by any form of sexual harassment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation. We reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure a safe environment.

USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.