Charles Darwin University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nathan Franklin to the role of Associate Vice-Chancellor (AVC) Indonesia. The newly created responsibility reflects the University’s commitment to building on its connections to its closest neighbor in the North.

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In the News

Tune In

  • Mas Zac, AIYA Western Australia President, had the honour of interviewing Ibu Listiana Operananta, Indonesian Consulate General in Perth. Check out the full interview here. (Instagram)
  • For many, Australia Day is a day of celebration of the country’s values, freedoms and entertainment. For some, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, January 26 is seen as a day commemorating the invasion by British settlers of land already owned. Mr. Eko Waluyo, a humanitarian activist who has lived in Australia for a long time, gave his opinion on the changes in the celebration of Australia Day in the past to the present day. (SBS Australia)
  • Modern batik combines traditional elements with modern art style – Rumah Batik Palbatu. Palbata Batik House came at the invitation of KJRI to attend the Indonesian Beach Festival to represent batik craft, as well as represent the group of SMEs in Jakarta. (SBS Bahasa Indonesia)

Events

  • JOIN AIYA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON or ONLINE!) LX is back in multiple locations across Australia. Connect, chill, and converse with like-minded youth, meet new friends and engage in cross-cultural exchange. Make sure to follow your local chapter on Instagram for updates on the next LX event near you!
  • AIYA FLEX! – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on Sunday at 3pm WIB/ 7pm AEDT. Join FLEX here.
  • AIYA SA intends to continue their study session in 2025! Join the study session every Monday at 12.30pm AEDT & every Friday at 12pm AEDT
  • Pride is still a protest! These Indonesian Queer will show you why through the power of storytelling, music, burlesque, and drag. This event take place in Stonewall Hotel, Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW, Australia on Feb 27 at 6:30 – 8:30pm AEDT. Register here by purchasing the ticket to support Indonesian Queer artists and also assisting the Selamat Datang Community Float in covering certain expenses related to our participation in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade. 

Opportunities

  • DT Global is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Adviser who  will work across Katalis’ Breakthrough Areas to support the Katalis Director, leading the program’s MEL, supporting areas of Communications and Management, and engaging with GoI and GoA stakeholders, especially DFAT and Bappenas. Submit your application here by 6 March.
  • Monash University International is seeking a full time Student Recruitment Officer in Monash Indonesia Campus, BSD, Tangerang. Apply here by 5 March.
  • Australian Volunteers Program is seeking skilled Australians for in-person, remote and hybrid volunteering opportunities with partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa. Explore current assignments here 
  • Australia Awards is opening various short course. Check here for more
    • Climate-smart Agriculture for Healthy and Sustainable Food Production Short Course. Apply here by 17 March.
    • Foreign Policy: Strategic Equilibrium in the Indo-Pacific. Apply here by 29 March.
    • Feeding the Future: Maternal and Children’s Nutrition. Apply here by 10 March
  • Macquarie University has scholarship opportunities for all eligible students from ASEAN countries who commence their studies in 2024 and 2025. Special for chosen early acceptance scholarships will be valued at AUD $10,000 per year for the duration of your Bachelor’s or Master’s coursework degree (AUD $5,000 will be credited each session). Apply here. 
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check here.
  • Indo Beyond Borders (IBB) is an Indonesian tutoring service, where language learning goes beyond the textbook. Join IBB and embark on an immersive learning experience that’s as dynamic and vibrant as Indonesia itself. Here to check more information
  • Join Prospera talents community and become a part of a thriving network of professionals like you! Sign up today by dropping your CV here and shape the future with Prospera!
  • KIAT (Kemitraan Indonesia Australia untuk Infrastruktur) is opening various employment opportunities and current tenders. Find out here. KIAT works with its government partners across Indonesia to deliver a range of large and small projects to improve access to infrastructure for all Indonesians.
  • The Australian Government is receiving applications for the Working Holiday Maker program that allows young adults to have a 12-month holiday, during which they can undertake short-term work and study. More info here
  • The Australian National University Indonesia Project is offering a number of grants and fellowships. Find out more about the opportunities: Collaborative Research Grants, and Visiting Fellow Grants.
  • The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) helps grow Australia’s prosperity by delivering quality trade and investment services to businesses, accelerates growth in Australia’s tourism sector and promotes Australia’s education to the world. Find a list of  available vacancies here.
  • The Jakarta Bintangs is an Australian Football Club with membership open to anyone, beginners are most welcome. The club organises games throughout the year, mostly in Jakarta, with occasional games across Indonesia and overseas. Tours are planned to Bali, Batam, Vietnam and Thailand this year. Training is mostly held at Lapangan Bola Aldiron in Jakarta on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. On occasion, training sessions are also held Thursday nights in the GBK complex. To keep up to date with the training schedule follow them on Instagram @jakartabintangs. For more information click here.

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