Language Assistant - Australian Embassy in Timor-Leste

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The Australian Embassy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill a Language Assistant position (Locally Engaged staff, Level 4) with the Timor-Leste Police Development Program (TLPDP).  The selection criteria are as follows.

 

• Demonstrated fluency in written translation and oral interpretation of English to Tetun to English.
• Ability to clearly interpret and translate concepts and issues from English to Tetun and Tetun to English in a variety of settings including adult training classrooms, conferences, and committee meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Confident oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet task deadlines and produce accurate work.
• Sound skills in computer systems including document creation and formatting, databases, and presentation slides.
• Familiarity with legal terminology.
• Experience and / or appreciation for working within the gender equality space.

 

The following qualifications and/or experience are highly desirable:

• Diploma level qualifications in English and/ or law and/ or at least two years’ experience providing interpreter/translator services.
• A high level of fluency, both orally and in writing, in Tetun and English.
• Language skills in Portuguese and/ or Bahasa Indonesian would be an advantage.
• Language skills in Maritime sector terminology would be an advantage.

 

The salary for this position is USD13,604 Per annum

 

Applications – Please respond to each of the selection criteria separately, with the total response to selection criteria in English and not exceeding 2.5 pages. Please also include Curriculum Vitae in English and not exceeding 2 pages. A cover letter, not exceeding one page, indicating the position you are applying for.  The closing date is Sunday, 15^th May 2022 at 4.30pm.

 

Referees – Please provide the name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application. Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only.

 

How to apply

Please send applications via email to dili.hr@dfat.gov.au. Position Descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy website www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au, and also available from the Australian Embassy’s Reception desk.

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

 

Other requirements

Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check.

 

 

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.