About the assignment

We’re looking for a Civil and Infrastructure Engineer who can live and volunteer for 24 months in Samoa. 

• This assignment seeks to mentor the young engineers in the ministry.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need an Engineering Degree, more than 10 years of experience and is a registered member of the Engineers Australia (Chartered Membership).
• You will be working alongside the Building Regulatory Division team.

About the Partner Organisation 

Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTI), located in Apia. Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, delivers Regulatory services to Transport (Land, Maritime and Civil Aviation), Building Construction and Urban Planning. It also has an Infrastructure Division that implements some projects for the Government. Its other important role is that of Sector Coordinator. The Ministry coordinates the Transport and Infrastructure Sector as well as Energy. 

This assignment is important as the Ministry has lost some senior members within the past 24 months. There are new graduates taking up positions, but they need mentorship from qualified experience engineers. Ministry is also implementing some big infrastructure projects and needs qualified and experienced engineers. A volunteer with such expertise will be beneficial for the ministry to transfer skills and knowledge to our young new engineers. 

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - [email protected] using the subject line: Civil and Infrastructure Engineer (Voluntary) - Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure - Apia enquiry via EthicalJobs. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance.
AUD$2,027 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.

Requirements

• All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
• A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
• A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

A position description is attached.