Communications and Events Officer

• Fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading centre for research, policy development and graduate training in the Australia-Indonesia region
• Work in a fast-paced, small-team environment at the beautiful ANU campus

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.
CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.
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Crawford School of Public Policy - Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within CAP and is Australia's premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia.
The School's ANU Indonesia Project (the Project) is a major international centre for research and graduate training on the economy and society of Indonesia. The Project monitors and analyses economic development in Indonesia, informs the Australian and Indonesian governments, businesses and the wider community of these developments, and stimulates research on the Indonesian economy. The Project also maintains an extensive network of scholars, senior policy makers and Ministers working on issues related to Indonesia and undertakes several capacity building exercises. Amongst other things, the Project runs over 13 activities in Australia and Indonesia a year. These include the Indonesia Update Conference, a Research Grant Scheme, a Visitor Program, the Indonesia Study Group, Global Seminar Series, Guest Public Lecture, the Sadli Lecture and the Mubyarto Public Policy Forum.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Communications and Events Officer to provide support with the daily planning and delivery of various outreach and communication activities for the Indonesia Project. The Communications and Events Officer will report to the Program Manager and work closely with members of the Indonesia Project team, and with staff, students and stakeholders across the broader 'Indonesianist' community in Australia and abroad.
In this role you will coordinate various outreach activities, including the timely organisation, administration and delivery of events, public lectures, workshops and delegation visits, and the escalation of more complex communications enquiries to the Project Manager. You will also assist in the development, implementation and update of the area's digital communications tools including website content, social media and other emerging online tools.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working effectively in a team, particularly in a fast changing environment that supporting events, marketing and/ or communications. You will have well developed oral and written communication skills and an ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of staff and students. You will also have high-level communication skills and a proven commitment to customer service.
Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact the Program Manager of the Indonesia Project, Ms Kathryn Whitney - T: +61 2 6125 2308, E: kathryn.whitney .
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on
ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit
How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory
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