Jobs at the Japan Foundation Sydney

[Matthew Stavros]

Dear Members,

I came across this ad (posted below) for two jobs at the Japan Foundation Office in Sydney. These are serious, full-time positions that close at the end of the month. I would like to encourage those of you who have graduated and who are qualified for either position to consider applying.

Matthew Stavros


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Program Coordinator (Arts & Culture / Japanese Language)

The Japan Foundation, Sydney was established in 1983 to promote cultural exchange between Japan and Australia. We organise a diverse range of cultural activities introducing art, culture and society, and coordinate various programs supporting Japanese language education. We have recently organised the annual Japanese Film Festival, which ended in a great success.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated person for the following positions.

 

Position: Program Coordinator(Arts & Culture Department)

 

1. Salary and conditions: 36K (negotiable) + superannuation. Permanent position subject to 1 month probationary period. Working conditions (hours, entitlements) apply.
   
   
2. Job duties:
   
   (1) Plan and Coordinate events to promote Japanese culture.
        Liaise with other program coordinators, artists and
        relevant parties / organizations. 
    (2) Administrate Grant programme.
    (3) Update event information on our website and newsletter.
    (4) All other duties relating to event coordination as instructed
         by the Director and the Manager.
   
   
   
3. Selection criteria:
   
   (1) Experience in event coordination would be advantageous.
   (2) Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and
        Access.
   (3) Demonstrated organisational and negotiation skills.
   (4) Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
   (5) Strong Interest in cultural exchange between Australia and
        Japan.
   (6) Holder of Australian citizenship or permanent resident visa
        status in Australia.
   (7) Fluency in both English and Japanese speaking, reading and
        writing is preferable.
   
   
4. Application guide: your written application should contain the following:
   
   (a) A cover letter.
   (b) A Cultural Event proposal:
        Choose one area from Visual arts, Performing arts or
        Audio-visual and plan any kind of event to introduce
        Japanese culture.
        The proposal should be in writing.
        (Maximum 2 A4 pages.)
        You can see our event archive on our website for your
         reference. Please visit http://www.jpf.org.au
   (c) Your claim for the position, by addressing ALL selection
        criteria and explaining why you have the right combination of
        skills, knowledge and experience to perform the duties of the
        position.
   (d) A clear, concise and up to date resume (curriculum vitae)
         in English.
         You must include at least two referees, who will
        ideally be able to comment on your recent work performance.
   

 

 

Position: Program Coordinator (Japanese Language Department)

 

1. Salary and conditions: 36K (negotiable) + Superannuation.
   Permanent position subject to 1 month probationary period.
   Working conditions (hours, entitlements) apply.
   
   
2. Job duties:
   
   (1) Administering grants related to Japanese language,
        liaison with Tokyo Head Office.
   (2) Coordinating Japanese language events and projects.
   (3) Organising articles for newsletter and website
        related to Japanese language.
   
   
3. Selection criteria:
   
   (1) High level fluency in written and spoken English is
        essential
   (2) Japanese language skills would be advantageous.
   (3) Possess excellent writing skills
   (4) Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Applications
   (5) Demonstrated organisational and communication skills
   (6) Demonstrated ability to work as a team
   (7) Demonstrated attention to details
   (8) Keen interest in cultural exchange between Australia and
        Japan
   (9) Holder of Australian citizenship or permanent resident
        visa status in Australia
   
   
4. Application guide: Your written application should contain the following;
   
   (a) A Cover letter
   (b) A resume in English.
         You must include at least 2 referees, who will ideally
         be able to comment on your recent work performance.
   (c) Your claim for the position , addressing ALL
         selection criteria and explaining why you have the
         right combination of skills, knowledge and
         experience to perform the duties of the position.
   (d) One short piece of writing (600 words in English)
         on a Japan-related theme (Please see
        http://www.jpf.org.au/06_newsletter/articles.htm 
         for samples)
   

 

Application deadline: Thursday, 31 January 2008.

All applications should be mailed to:

          Staff Recruitment

          The Japan Foundation, Sydney

          Shop 23, Level 1, Chifley Plaza,

          2 Chifley Square

          Sydney NSW 2000

 

For enquiries, please send email to:

yuka_ya...@jpf.org.au