Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism
Much more than a sea change
The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism (PACTAM) is an
Australian Government, AusAID initiative (managed by AVI) that
responds to requests for technical assistance from Pacific
governments and agencies by recruiting professionals from Australia
and other countries for assignments that cannot be filled
locally.
PACTAM deployees work with Government Ministries, Statutory
Authorities and Pacific regional organisations.
Current Assignments
PATCAM is currently seeking applications for the following
positions. Click through for more details and apply online:
PACTAM provides
- Remuneration at Australian market rates, with moderate
expatriate benefits
- Accommodation
- Allowances for children
- Establishment and repatriation allowances
- Mobilisation services including flights, visas and work
permits
- Medical and travel insurance, and 24-hour emergency
assistance
- Cultural effectiveness training and in-country orientation
- Ongoing assignment monitoring, support and debriefing
- Access to goods or equipment to support assignments
Where PACTAM operates
PACTAM works in 12 countries across the Pacific including::
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- Niue
- Palau
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
PACTAM assignments
PACTAM assignments cover a wide range of occupations, and are
open to people of all nationalities. Candidates participate in a
competitive recruitment process and cultural effectiveness
training. Assignments are primarily longer term (1-2 years) but
shorter assignments are sometimes required.
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