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Posted: Oct. 17, 2025

Deadline: Nov. 14, 2025

Dili

AFP Administrative / Investigative Assistant

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level communications and planning to support AFP engagement with Timorese law enforcement, government and NGOs
  • Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with key Timorese law enforcement and government interlocutors
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of stakeholder engagements and capacity building programs
  • Support joint operational requirements in response to TSOC investigations
  • Provide timely, accurate media monitoring
  • Provide high-level research support
  • Deliver routine administrative requirements of the AFP office

Qualifications and Experience

  • High level interpreting, translation and analysis skills in English and Tetum (minimum), Indonesian, and Portuguese (preferred)
  • High level communication skills
  • Well-developed administrative abilities and office management skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective operational and strategic relationships
  • Competency in administrative duties
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage projects effectively
  • Driver's license (or ability to obtain one)
  • Ability to deploy into the field at short notice

Additional Information

  • Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
  • Salary: USD$17,619.60 per annum
  • Position involves travel in Timor-Leste and limited international travel
  • Police clearance and medical check required

How to Apply

  • Submit CV (max 2 pages)
  • Address selection criteria (max 2 pages)
  • Provide two professional referees
Applications must be in English and PDF format.

Send applications to [email protected]
Position descriptions available at www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au

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