Applications are invited for the above position in the Department of Education and Training in the Australian Embassy, Jakarta. The position is a two year contract with an immediate commencement date required.
The duties of the position and selection criteria are listed below. The successful applicant must meet the selection criteria as detailed below. Applicants should ensure their application includes comments on how they meet each selection criteria and should be no longer than 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 for the amount of IDR 17,796,419 will be offered to the successful applicant dependent upon qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated skills.
Applications should be directed to Tanya Mahindria, Recruitment Officer at the following email address: jakartajobapplications@dfat.gov.au with subject:Senior Policy Officer by 5pm on 12 June 2015. Please note that no phone call inquiries will be taken and only short-listed applicants will be notified.
Position Description
Position number: 10596
Title: Senior Policy Officer
Classification: LE5
Division/Post/Section: Department of Education and Training, Jakarta
Reports to: Deputy Director
Title: Senior Policy Officer
Classification: LE5
Division/Post/Section: Department of Education and Training, Jakarta
Reports to: Deputy Director
About the Australian Government Department of Education and Training
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access quality early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.
The Australian Government Department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access quality early childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.
About the Australian Government Department of Education and Training – Jakarta
The aims of the work of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training are:
The aims of the work of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training are:
- To position Australia as Indonesia’s partner of choice for education, training, research (including science) to advance Australia’s economic interests; and
- To improve intercultural understanding between Australian and Indonesian communities, businesses and institutions to underpin Australia’s economic diplomacy strategies.
The work involves strengthening and deepening the bilateral education, training and research relationship between Indonesia and Australia through government to government engagement, research and institutional linkages, fostering skills development and policy engagement in schools education.
At post we work with key Indonesian ministries to build on our bilateral relationship through a variety of ways including scholarships, student mobility, qualifications recognition and quality assurance. We also work with Australian and Indonesian institutions (schools, vocational training providers, universities and learned academies) to enable long-term partnerships and collaborations to increase knowledge and understanding between both countries.
About the position
The position is unique and has dual roles. The senior policy officer assists the counsellor and deputy director in providing analysis and input to whole of government policy development which includes advice on education reforms, transnational education and research collaborations. The position is also responsible for providing secretariat services to high level meetings such as the Joint Working Group, coordinating VIP visits (ministers, senior government executives) and arranging events (conferences, workshops, seminars). The position also assists the counsellor and deputy director in general financial management for the Jakarta office.
The position is unique and has dual roles. The senior policy officer assists the counsellor and deputy director in providing analysis and input to whole of government policy development which includes advice on education reforms, transnational education and research collaborations. The position is also responsible for providing secretariat services to high level meetings such as the Joint Working Group, coordinating VIP visits (ministers, senior government executives) and arranging events (conferences, workshops, seminars). The position also assists the counsellor and deputy director in general financial management for the Jakarta office.
The key responsibilities of the position include:
- Assist the counsellor and deputy director in providing policy advice on education, training and research (including science) to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
- Arrange high level meetings with key stakeholders including Indonesian Government ministries, tertiary education institutions, research organisations, schools and industry partners.
- Provide accurate analysis and updates of education, training and research issues in Indonesia, through regular analysis of developments within government and the broader education community.
- Assist Australian and Indonesian institutions in developing linkages in education, training and research.
- Prepare project financial estimates, maintain financial reports and monitor expenditure.
Qualifications/Experience
Knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of government education, training and research issues in Indonesia and Australia.
- Range of skills to support the department’s goals including: sound research abilities, some analysis skills, team skills and project management skills.
- A high level of communication and interpersonal skills to maintain and improve the relationship with key stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to varying interpersonal styles and norms across cultures and modify own behaviour to accommodate situations and/or individuals.
- Operational knowledge and skills in finance field.
- An understanding of workplace diversity and workplace health and safety principles.
Representation
- The senior policy officer may be required to represent the department at meetings and functions.
- The officer will also be expected to accompany high level delegations and tertiary institution representatives to provide cross-cultural advice and language interpretation as needed.
The Selection Criteria
- Very well-developed oral and written skills, including a high standard of spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective liaison, coordination, team work and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated research, reporting and policy analysis skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under pressure, exercise initiative and take responsibility for achieving business objectives.
- Knowledge of the Australian and Indonesian education, training and research systems and policies.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, financial management practices in a small office.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
- Suitable tertiary education qualifications are desirable.
- Working experience with international institutions is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1 - Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé
Prepare your CV or résumé in Microsoft Word or PDF format, at a minimum it should include:
- your employment history, including details of the dates, the organizations and a short description of the type of work you undertook that would be relevant to this position
- your educational qualifications, including the degree award or certificate title, the institution attended, the dates of study and country where you studied
- at least two referees who are familiar with your professional background (former supervisors preferable)
Step 2 – Prepare your response to the selection criteria
You may provide the response by downloading the form from here or use your own template.
Step 3 – Submit your Job Application by Friday, 12 June 2015 the latest
You should email both documents to jakartajobapplications@dfat.gov.au
Please include Senior Policy Officer in the email subject field.
Helpful Hints in Applying
Please take your time in answering the questions and preparing your CV as our decision on who moves forward will be based on the information you provide. Please draw on experience you have gained from work, social or study situations to demonstrate your skills and complete all areas of the application.
- Only applications in English will be processed;
- Attach your documents, do not provide a link to access your application stored on a cloud storage;
- Unless requested, do not send any documents other than CV/résumé and your response to the selection criteria.
What Happens Next?
Once your application has been received and registered, our next step is to review the applications and select applicants to move forward to the next stage.
Due to the volume of applications normally received, DFAT generally do not notify applicants who have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard back from us after four weeks, you should assume that you have not been selected for the next stage.
We will only process applications that are sent through jakartajobapplications@dfat.gov.au
