# Career Opportunity: Senior Policy Manager (Digital) at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta
The Australian Embassy in Indonesia serves as the vital diplomatic bridge between two nations, fostering collaboration across political, economic, legal, and cultural landscapes. Operating from the heart of Jakarta, the Embassy is a hub for international engagement, representing the interests of Australia while facilitating essential diplomatic and consular services. If you are a seasoned professional looking to influence the bilateral relationship between Australia and Indonesia, an exceptional career opportunity is currently available within the Economic and Trade section.
## Role Overview: Senior Policy Manager (Digital)
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Policy Manager (Digital) to join its team in Jakarta. This is an ongoing, full-time position that plays a strategic role in advancing Australia’s interests by providing expert analysis and policy advice.
* Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
* Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time
* Salary Range: IDR 31,350,960 to IDR 38,016,185 per month
## Core Responsibilities and Impact
As a Senior Policy Manager, you will work under limited direction to support the Ambassador and the Economic and Trade section. Your work will be central to understanding and shaping the digital economy landscape within the bilateral relationship.
Key Functional Areas
* Policy Leadership: Lead the coordination of digital policy initiatives across the Embassy.
* Strategic Analysis: Monitor, research, and report on emerging economic trends, with a primary focus on Indonesia’s digital economy.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain a robust network of professional contacts within the Indonesian government, industry leaders, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
* Representation: Represent the Australian Government at high-level events, conferences, and seminars.
* Operational Support: Manage logistical and administrative tasks for official ministerial and parliamentary visits, ensuring seamless execution of programs.
* Communication: Provide high-level interpretation and translation services for official meetings and documentation.
## Required Qualifications and Professional Experience
To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
* Educational Background: A tertiary qualification is mandatory.
* Professional Expertise: A deep understanding of digital economy issues and the ability to translate complex policy shifts into clear, actionable advice. Experience in the private sector or digital start-up space is considered a distinct advantage.
* Communication Skills: Superior written and oral proficiency in English is required to produce timely, well-targeted reports and facilitate effective advocacy.
* Adaptability: Proven capacity to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
* Bilateral Knowledge: A clear grasp of the Australian Government’s trade and economic objectives in Indonesia and the mission of DFAT.
## How to Apply
This position offers the chance to operate at the intersection of diplomacy and technology, directly influencing the future of the Australia-Indonesia partnership.
1. Visit the Application Portal: Navigate to the official Australian Embassy recruitment page by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
2. Account Management: Sign in to your existing account or create a new profile to begin your application.
3. Submission Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted no later than 15 October at 11:30 PM (Jakarta Time).
Please note that all deadlines are strictly managed according to Australian Eastern Standard Time/Australian Daylight Savings Time (AEST/ADST). We encourage interested candidates to prepare their documentation thoroughly and submit well before the closing date to ensure full consideration.