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Job Opportunity with AusTrade Hanoi

Temporary position to assist with organisation of

Australian Schools Open Day 2009, Hanoi

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade and investment promotion and facilitation agency. Austrade helps Australian businesses succeed with export and investment opportunities to Vietnam.

Austrade is seeking to employ for an 8-week period a creative, energetic, responsible and self-motivated Vietnamese national in Austrade’s Hanoi office to assist with the organisation of the Australian Schools Open Day, to be held in Hanoi on 16 May 2009.

The Open Day is a one-day educational showcase to provide interested Vietnamese students the opportunity to explore Australian culture and education opportunities through access to a number of Australian schools and admission boards.

The position will require, under the supervision of an Austrade Business Development Manager, the provision of logistics and liaison support for the period 6 April – 29 May 2009 inclusive.

The successful candidate will have the following credentials:

Be performance and values driven with the ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written and spoken English and Vietnamese
Well developed interpersonal, communication and IT skills
Experienced in organizing events would be an advantage

Interested candidates should e-mail a letter of application and a full CV in English, including contact details, to Mr Nguyen Kim Minh, Office Manager Austrade Vietnam: Minh.Nguyen@austrade.gov.au. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25 March 2009, at 5pm. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Applications will not be returned.

Australian Trade Commission

Temporary position to assist with organisation of

Australian Schools Open Day 2009, Hanoi

Duties:

·         Liaise with relevant service providers (e.g. PR, media and hospitality businesses) for quotation, contract and payment

·         Support client work

o        Visa grant support

o        Hotel booking

o        Seminar confirmation

o        Profile translation

o        Freight received and delivered to exhibition venue

·         Assist with organising event promotion

o        Flyers/posters distribution

o        Invitation mail-out

o        Media buying (Internet, print ads)

·         Handle client enquiries and support event planning

o        Prepare welcome kit for exhibitors

o        To be available on Saturday 16 May 2009 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to assist organisation at the exhibition site

·         Post-exhibition wrap-up work (e.g. input visitors data)

Selection Criteria:

·         Tertiary degree

·         Demonstrate ability to work independently and as directed

·         Well-developed project management skills

·         Demonstrated high communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

·         Self-motivated individual with strong commitment to contribute as a team player

·         Fluency in English, both written and verbal

·         Experienced in organising events would be an advantage

Reporting to

Business Development Manager (Education), Austrade Hanoi