Mr.Ted Kuaie Alau

About Mr.Ted Kuaie Alau

Ted Kuaie Alau is an accomplished and highly respected professional from Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea, and is currently based in Port Moresby. With forty years of experience in Higher Education Administration and Human Resources Management, he has built a distinguished career across Papua New Guinea’s leading universities and government institutions. His expertise spans academic registration, student affairs, strategic leadership, policy development, and scholarship administration. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to mentoring and supporting young people as they progress through their academic and professional journeys.

Mr. Alau’s professional experience reflects a steady rise through key administrative and leadership roles. From 2015 to 2022, he served as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Divine Word University, where he provided executive leadership to the Student Services Office and ensured that students received high-quality support and welfare services. Prior to this, between 2007 and 2015, he served as the Executive Officer for Student Services at the same institution, managing operations and providing administrative support to the University President.

From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Alau served as Deputy Secretary at the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST). In this role, he was responsible for managing and administering the Tertiary Education Student Assistance Scheme (TESAS), a national scholarship program that directly impacted thousands of students across the country. Earlier in his career, between 1989 and 2000, he served as Deputy Registrar at the University of Goroka, where he provided leadership and oversight for critical Registrar’s Office functions. His earlier roles at the University of Goroka included serving as Senior Assistant Registrar from 1987 to 1989, and Assistant Registrar from 1980 to 1986, where he built foundational expertise in university administration and student support services. His career began in 1978 as a Graduate Assistant at the Registrar’s Office of the University of Papua New Guinea, where he supported key administrative functions immediately after graduation.

Mr. Alau’s academic background is equally impressive. He holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies and Human Resources from the Australian National University in Canberra, awarded under his second Australian Government scholarship, which he completed in 1998. He also earned a Master of Education from the University of New England, Australia, through his first Australian Government scholarship in 1986. His foundational qualification is a Bachelor of Education from the University of Papua New Guinea, where he graduated in 1977 after matriculating in 1974. His education reflects a lifelong commitment to learning, leadership, and service in the field of higher education.

Beyond his professional career, Mr. Alau is a passionate sports enthusiast. He enjoys watching football and is a devoted supporter of the Brisbane Broncos. His dedication to sports mirrors his commitment to excellence, teamwork, and personal development—qualities that have defined his remarkable career.