Australian Embassy
Thailand
Embassy address: 37 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok - Telephone: 02 344 6300 - Fax: 02 344 6593

Media Officer

A position has become vacant in the Political & Economic Section for a suitably qualified Media Officer.

Selection Criteria:

Skills/attributes required for this position are set out in the Selection Criteria below:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Thai
2. Experience in public relations
3. Experience in liaising with the media
4. Knowledge of Australia highly desirable
5. Demonstrated competence in the use of the Microsoft suite of software products, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
6. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
7. Demonstrated networking skills including capacity to develop new contacts
8. Outgoing personality, ability to work individually and as part of a team

Contract Conditions:

Position: Media Officer
Functional Group: C
Commencement Salary: 42,480 – 45,268 Baht
Department: DFAT
Date of Commencement: 1 October 2008
Date of Termination: 31 March 2011
Employment Period: Two Years and Six Months
Probationary Period: Three months
Place of Work: Australian Embassy Bangkok

Enquires regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Manager (email: nichamon.charoensethamaha@dfat.gov.au, phone: +66 2 344 6347).

To be eligible, applications MUST include a statement of claims addressing each selection criteria, together with a minimum of three referee details. The applications should be addressed to “Chair: Media Officer” and sent only by email to bangkok.recruitment@dfat.gov.au by 3.00 pm.Thursday, 17 July 2008.

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