Vacancy - Program Officer MAP

 

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is inviting applications for a Program Officer, which is a full-time position classified at Level 5 (LE5). The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 August 2024, 4.30pm (Bangkok time).  A merit list will be drawn upon to fill expected future vacancies.

Click here for Position Description (PD) which also sets out specific skills and other qualifications is attached.

 

How to Apply

Please complete your application through the Department’s application management system, eRecruit. Please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘Job Opportunity’.

Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at [email protected]

 

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in program management support and highly developed skills in: contract management, risk management, financial planning and budget management.
2. Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders  to deliver outcomes.
3. Experience working collaboratively in a cross-cultural team to deliver team objectives under tight deadlines, including an ability to prioritise, show flexibility, initiative, and attention to detail.
4. Excellent written and spoken English as well as strong interpersonal communication. Written and spoken communication skills in languages of the Mekong sub-region is desirable.

 

Contract Conditions:

Position:	Program Officer - Mekong-Australia Partnership
Position Number:	BK08085
Work Level Classification:	LE 5
Commencement Salary:	THB 78,243 per month* *Note: Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2024
Department:	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Date of Commencement:	As soon as possible
Employment Period:	Two years and six months
Probationary Period:	Three months
Place of Work:	Australian Embassy, Bangkok

 

Employment will be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment probity checks (including police checks) and a medical examination. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of your probity checks and police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any countries where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any countries where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for a police check in any countries other than Thailand must be met by the successful candidate.

For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand is the employee’s responsibility.  This includes visa fees and costs to travel to Thailand. The employee will also be responsible for organising their own residential accommodation during their period of stay.

The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee and immediate family members (spouse and children) when requesting for Thai visa(s) and permit to stay.    

It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. Prospective applicants are advised to investigate living conditions and costs. In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.

Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.