Temporary Position: Researcher
The Australian High Commission is seeking a suitable person to undertake a short-term assignment (2 months) researching and updating a database of Malaysian alumni of Australian education institutions (Alumni).
Duties of Position:
• Review existing databases/spreadsheets of Alumni.
• Research additional Alumni and verify/update contact details and other information of Alumni.
• Prepare appropriate records of research outcomes.
• Prepare a report on the project detailing processes and outcomes.
Selection Criteria:
• Well-developed research and analytical skills.
• Proven highly effective communication skills, written and oral, in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and flexibility including an ability to work under pressure and respond to challenges.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise workloads, allocate resources and meet deadlines without close supervision.
• Manage work in conformance with Work Health and Safety principles.
• Good knowledge of the internet and well-developed computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Conditions
Salary per hour is RM28.53 (37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
The position will be on a temporary basis. Part-time hours will be considered.
Interested applicants are to submit a short statement (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria along with their CV.
Applications should also include the name, address, email and phone numbers of two referees. Applications may be posted to Manager, Human Resources Services, Australian High Commission, 6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur or sent via email to [email protected].
Guidelines on applying for job vacancies at the Australian High Commission are on the High Commission’s website under ‘About us’.
Closing date is Saturday, 28 February 2015. No applications will be considered after this date.
The High Commission thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted further.