DCP Assistant Transport Manager

The Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) of the Australian Embassy in Dili is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Assistant Transport Manager (locally engaged staff, level 2).

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate achievement against the following selection criteria:

• Ability to prepare, review and reconcile transport documents.
• Understanding of scheduling and maintenance plans.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, plan, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in procurement and accounts payable processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain respectful and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals and organisations, and to work collaboratively to achieve results.
• Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equality, Disability Inclusion and Social Inclusion, and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should also have the following qualifications and/or experience:

• High level of computer skills, especially in Excel and Word
• Fluent in English, reading, writing and verbal
• Fluent in Tetum
• Desired - Bahasa Indonesia
• Current Timor-Leste driver's license

Salary and Conditions

The salary for this position starts from USD 8,275.08 per annum for 37.50 working hours per week. This amount excludes the 13-month's salary.

Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check. The position will involve travel in Timor-Leste and may also involve limited international travel.

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following documents (must be in English and in PDF format):

• Curriculum Vitae outlining personal details, relevant work experience, educational qualifications, and skills (maximum two (2) pages).
• Address to the selection criteria outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications makes you the best person for the job (maximum two (2) pages). Try to avoid simply repeating information already included in your CV.
• The name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application. Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only. You will be notified if your referees are to be contacted.

How to Apply

Please send applications via email to [email protected]. Position descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy website www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au and also available from the Australian Embassy's Reception desk.

The closing date for applications is by 4:30pm (Dili time) on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.