The Role
Australia Awards Myanmar supports emerging leaders from Myanmar to build the skills, knowledge, and networks required to contribute to their country’s development. The Program places strong emphasis on on‑award enrichment, recognising that a well‑designed and well‑supported scholar journey strengthens leadership capability, supports reintegration, builds long‑term people‑to‑people linkages, and contributes directly to EOPOs.
The Program’s enrichment approach is guided by a whole‑of‑scholarship‑lifecycle perspective and is informed by demand‑driven, evidence‑based programming. Enrichment activities complement academic study and focus on leadership and linkages through cultural orientation, networking, professional development, and reintegration preparation. The approach integrates GEDSI, wellbeing, psychosocial safety, and do‑no‑harm principles; embeds First Nations engagement and diverse Australian perspectives; supports scholars to actively develop and refine their Development Impact Plans (DIPs); strengthens collaboration with Australian tertiary institutions, including Student Contact Officers (SCOs); leverages opportunities with universities, the Global Support Mechanism, the Mekong‑Australia Partnership, the New Colombo Plan, and other stakeholders; and broadens engagement across DFAT priority sectors such as climate adaptation, humanitarian response, and disaster risk reduction.
To deliver the on‑award enrichment portfolio effectively, a part‑time (0.6 FTE / three days per week) Enrichment Coordinator will be engaged and based in Australia. This represents a shift from the previous intermittent STA model and enables consistent coordination and relationship management.
With strategic advice from the Alumni & Enrichment Adviser, the Enrichment Coordinator will manage enrichment activity providers and coordinate a comprehensive suite of on‑award enrichment activities for Myanmar scholars in Australia, including leadership and linkages sessions, networking and professional development opportunities, wellbeing and reintegration support, and activities that deepen scholars’ understanding of Australia, First Nations cultures, and GEDSI principles. The role will also promote active scholar participation and maintain close collaboration with universities, DFAT, and service providers to enhance the scholar experience and support achievement of EOPOs.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Three to five years of professional experience in the Australian tertiary sector, particularly of working with international scholars and students
- Demonstrated high-level skills in effective client and stakeholder relationship management
- Excellent communication skills and experience of working effectively across cultures
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating large-scale events and activities
- Ability to write effectively and accurately in English, including for print and digital media
- An understanding of and commitment to the principles of gender, disability, and social inclusion
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload, balance competing demands, and deliver outcomes to specified quality level within agreed time frames
- Excellent administration and organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail
Desirable Selection Criteria
- Experience studying in Australia at postgraduate level
- Familiarity with the Australia Awards initiative
- Familiarity with the culture and people of Myanmar
- Familiarity with graphic design, photography and/or digital communication
To Apply
Please submit your application online, including your CV (no more than four A4 pages) and a two-page cover letter, outlining your suitability in line with the requirements of the position.
Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2026, 11.59pm AEDT
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