Vacancy: BB 2 – Project Officer

Applications are invited for the above position in the Cultural section of the Australian Embassy, Jakarta. The position is a full time position with an immediate commencement date required.

The duties of the position and selection criteria are listed below. The successful applicant will meet the selection criteria as detailed in the attached. Applicants should ensure their application includes comments on how they meet each of the selection criteria and should be no longer that three (3) typed A4 pages. Applicants should also include a copy of their curriculum vitae (resume), and details of two referees who may be contacted if necessary. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered for interview.

A monthly salary of BB 2 Project Officer is IDR 4,218,002 will be offered to the successful applicant dependent upon qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated skill.

Applications should be directed to Ms Gaby Kusniadi, Training and Recruitment Officer at the following email address: jakartajobapplications@dfat.gov.au, with subject: Project Officer or Office Manager before close of business 16.00 hours on Tuesday, 5 January 2010. Please note that no phone call inquiries will be taken and only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Duty Statement

Position No.: 5680
Designation and Classification: LES / BB 2
Local Designation: Project Officer
Department: DFAT
Section: Cultural
Branch: Australian Embassy, Jakarta
Permanent, Fixed Term or Part Time: Continuing
Immediate supervisor: Counsellor – Cultural
No. of subordinates: N/A
Highest subordinate: N/A

Duty Number:

1. Assist with the management of cultural exhibitions and projects including preparation of documents, liaison with venues, custom clearances, installation and return of exhibition and project items;
2. Assist with the program delivery, management, promotional activities and administration of Australian International Cultural Council (AICC), Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) and Cultural Section projects as required including preparing FMAs and facilitating visas where necessary;
3. Assist with the management of visits to Indonesia by the Board of the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII);
4. Manage the resources of the Cultural Section including the loan of resources and assets;
5. Assist with the management of other Australia-Indonesia Institute and Cultural Section projects as required, including travel as necessary.

Duty representing highest function: 1
Qualifications : Relevant tertiary qualifications desirable

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, in particular in relation to cultural exhibitions and exchange programs;
2. Demonstrated ability to research, analyse, collate and present information in a timely and accurate way;
3. Ability to work with minimal supervision, under pressure and to meet deadlines;
4. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team;
5. Good administrative, organisational and clerical skills;
6. Ability to undertake translation and interpreting tasks at a high level of bilingual fluency (English and Indonesian);
7. Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable.