# Career Opportunity: Senior Policy Manager (Digital) at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta
The Australian Embassy serves as the primary diplomatic gateway between Australia and Indonesia, representing a wide spectrum of interests ranging from political and economic relations to scientific, educational, and cultural exchange. Located in the heart of Indonesia’s capital, the Embassy acts as the operational hub for Australia’s diplomatic mission, facilitating essential consular services and high-level bilateral coordination.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is currently inviting applications from qualified professionals to join their Jakarta-based team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Australia’s international footprint by fostering prosperity and security through strategic policy engagement.
## Role Overview: Senior Policy Manager (Digital)
The Senior Policy Manager (Digital) is a pivotal role within the Economic and Trade section. Operating under limited supervision, the successful candidate will provide expert research, advisory, and project management support to the Ambassador and senior A-based staff. The focus is primarily on Indonesia’s rapidly evolving digital economy and its implications for the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
Key Responsibilities
The position demands a proactive approach to monitoring and analyzing emerging trends. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Policy Leadership: Spearhead the coordination of digital policy initiatives across the Embassy.
* Strategic Analysis: Deliver high-quality, timely reporting and research on economic issues, with a specific focus on the digital sector.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain an extensive network of contacts across the Indonesian government, private industry, academic institutions, and NGOs.
* Representation: Represent the Australian Government at seminars, conferences, and high-level meetings, acting as a liaison between Australian and Indonesian officials.
* Operational Support: Organize high-level visits for ministerial and parliamentary delegations and ensure the efficient management of documentation and events.
* Language and Communication: Provide professional interpretation (consecutive and simultaneous) and high-level translation of complex reports and documents.
## Candidate Qualifications and Requirements
To succeed in this challenging environment, candidates must demonstrate a blend of analytical rigor, political acumen, and exceptional communication skills.
Essential Criteria
* Academic Background: Completion of tertiary qualifications is mandatory.
* Strategic Insight: An ability to identify and interpret complex digital policies, effectively communicating their impact on both the Australian and Indonesian contexts.
* Operational Excellence: Proven experience in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment with high attention to detail.
* Communication Skills: Superior written and oral proficiency in English, alongside strong interpersonal skills for advocacy and stakeholder liaison.
* Independence: Demonstrated capacity to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and drive results with minimal supervision.
* Contextual Knowledge: A clear understanding of the Australian Government’s digital, economic, and trade objectives in Indonesia.
Desirable Attributes
* Prior professional experience within the digital sector or private industry/start-up environment.
## Employment Details
* Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-time.
* Location: Jakarta, Indonesia.
* Remuneration: Monthly salary ranging from IDR 31,350,960 to IDR 38,016,185, commensurate with experience.
## How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Australian Embassy careers portal to begin the application process. You will need to log in to your existing account or register a new one to submit your documentation.
Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 15 October at 11:30 PM (Jakarta Time). Please be mindful that all closing dates are monitored according to Australian Eastern Standard Time/Australian Daylight Savings Time (AEST/ADST).