Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Retno L.P. Marsudi, conveyed Indonesia’s four priorities as the next Country Coordinator for ASEAN-Australia relations at the ASEAN-Australia Post-Ministerial Conference (PMC) in Vientiane, Laos (26/7). Indonesia will be the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-Australia relations for 2024-2027. ASEAN-Australia partnership has been continuing for more than 50 years. (Kemenlu)

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  • 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!
    • NSW – Thursday at 6.30pm weekly at Darling Square.
  • AIYA Jawa Barat is hosting Harmony in Art: Painting Workshop on 3 August at 11am – 2pm at Drezel Coffee Padjajaran. Stay tuned @aiya_jawa_barat!
  • AIYA FLEX! – our online language exchange is open to anyone with any level of Indonesian and English! It is held monthly on Sunday at 4pm WIB/ 7pm AEST. Join FLEX here.
  • AIYA ACT hosts Weekly Gamelan classes every Monday, 6-8pm, at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia!
  • Join Australia Awards in Indonesia for an enlightening online lecture, “Maternal Health in Focus: Global Perspectives and Lessons from Indonesia,” by Associate Prof Meghan A Bohren, PhD, MSPH, Dr Rana Islamiah Zahroh, PhD, MPH, and Alya Hazfiarini, MPH from The University of Melbourne. This insightful session will occur via Zoom on Wednesday, 7 Aug, 2-4 PM (Jakarta time). Register here.
  • The Australian National University’s Indonesia Project, with support from ANU Department of Political and Social Change is helding the ‘Indonesia Update conference’ on 13-14 Sept at Coombs Lecture Theater. The 2024 Indonesia Update Conference will take a broad view of Jokowi’s legacy. Take a look for detail here and register here to attend either in person or here virtually by zoom
  • AIBC 2024 National Conference is helding on 11-13 Nov at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel, NSW. Registrations are now open. Click here.

Opportunities

  • NAILA has published their 2024 information pack! Take a look at their competition this year, including their sub-questions for each category and prize money here. Submission deadline 31 Aug 2024.
  • Join Austrade’s Digital Futures Program to develop a practical Indonesia market entry plan for your business in this free 6-week online program with expert support. Being part of the Digital Futures program also opens doors to a unique opportunity for Australian startups to accelerate the global impact of their cutting-edge technologies. Fill in the EOI here by 1 August.
  • Asian-Australian Leadership Awards has opened its nominations until 1 August. Now in its fifth year, the Awards seek to reshape the debate and confront Australia’s “bamboo ceiling” – the underrepresentation of Asian-Australians in leadership positions. Apply here.
  • Western Australia’s Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking for Investment and Trade Commissioner. Application close 29 July 2024, apply here 
  • Murdoch University is proudly offering the PhD Scholarship to an international scholar of exceptional talent to undertake doctoral research that will contribute to further strengthening the links between Australia and Indonesia and to building peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. It will be hosted by the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC) and must align with their research priorities. Submit your application here by 31 July. 
  • Western Sydney University Indonesia is hiring for Associate Professors and Lecturers in Business (Applied Finance) and Information & Communication Technology. More information here.
  • IndoAustay’s Adult Language Immersion Program applications are now open for Bandung (July 2024) and Solo (January 2025). Click here for more information.
  • Macquarie University is now open 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. 
  • Submissions for the 9th ReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Festival is open! The theme for the 2024 competition is KEBERAGAMAN/DIVERSITY. Submissions open in FilmFreeway here and close on 2 August. Short films should be a maximum of 10 minutes, with $15,000 in prizes to be won across categories including Best Short Film, Best Fiction, Best Documentary and Best Young Filmmaker.
  • SKALA (Sinergi & Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar Kemitraan Australia-Indonesia) has a few open opportunities:
    • Internship Round 2 application and selection: June-July, with internship period: September-November. More information here.
  • The International Internships’ ProBuddy program is now open. Want to be a mentor and a friend for an Australian university student so that they can comfortably adjust to life in Indonesia? Don’t miss the chance to grab more benefits and also the certificate on completion of the program. Apply here ASAP.
  • PWC Corporate Tax internships based in Jakarta are now open. As an Intern / Trainee, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Apply for a talent pool here.
  • ANU is offering a course on introduction to Indonesia’s economy and policy environment. This is a chance to learn from world experts on the Indonesian economy in a two-day intensive course. More info here.
  • Australian Volunteers is temporarily suspending overseas placements but are continuing to support partner organisations through remote volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering in-country then check-out a range of opportunities here.
  • The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is opening various job opportunities. Check here.
    • DFAT has established the Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) which seeks to support development ideas across the Indo-Pacific region. If you have a bright development idea consider applying for support here.
  • Development Intelligent Lab is looking for Project Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to support The Lab to implement its programme of activities and assist in the day-to-day running of the organisation. Fixed Term 12 Months. See here for more details.
  • 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!
    • Research Analyst (RA) – work as an integral part of the Labour and Skills team in providing policy analysis and advisory in labour, green skills and employment, digital skills, female labour force participation, and other related analysis. Applications due 5pm 2 August here.
  • 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: Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant, Student Research Grants, 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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