AusAID

 

AusAID is the Australian Government’s agency for international development. It plans, coordinates and manages the Australian Government’s overseas aid program predominantly focused in the Asia Pacific region in line with Australia’s national interests.

Overarching facts

AusAID’s objectives are to help reduce poverty, raise standards of living and improve the quality of life for people in our region.

AusAID provides aid to 52 countries, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region. AusAID staff specialise in, and provide expert advice on, areas of critical importance to developing countries including health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, law and order, good governance, the environment and economic growth.

Working for AusAID gives you a unique, firsthand insight into international diplomacy issues affecting our region. Your role as an AusAID employee could be as diverse as:

  • providing policy advise on the HIV/AIDS epidemic in PNG;
  • providing policy advice on the agency’s education, health, gender, environmental and anti-corruption policies;
  • providing program and policy advice on mine clearing policies in Cambodia;
  • managing relationships with NGOs and multilaterals such as the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organisation (WTO), World Health Organisation (WHO) (just to name a few);
  • providing disaster relief support and advice to AusAID posted officers overseas following the outbreak of a humanitarian crisis or disaster.

Careers at AusAID

Our people are highly skilled, qualified professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds and professions. They are passionate about using their expertise to help alleviate suffering and enhance the livelihoods of the diverse mix of people in our region. About 90 per cent of AusAID employees possess an undergraduate degree and 50 per cent a postgraduate qualification.

AusAID offers generous financial support for people wishing to pursue further studies relevant to their work. It also offers attractive salaries and conditions with an emphasis on family friendly work practices. For more information see the AusAID collective agreement at: www.ausaid.gov.au/.

What we need:

We need people who:

  • Have exceptional analytical and research skills;
  • Possess strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
  • Are culturally sensitive and have an awareness and interest in other cultures;
  • Possess initiative, drive and the highest professional and ethical standards;
  • Are committed individuals who have a keen interest in development; and
  • Are committed to working for the Government.

You will need:

  • A minimum of a three year university degree; and
  • A keen desire to work in the Aid Program.

Additional highly desired attributes:

  • Relevant work experience.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Web: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/recruit/graduate.cfm

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