Vision Statement

Working together to create a thriving future for our island communities

愿景声明 - 携手合作为我们的岛屿社区创造繁荣的未来

Pernyataan visi - Bekerjasama untuk membina masa depan yang berkembang untuk masyarakat pulu kita

Pernyataan wawasa - Sama-sama berusaha mewujudkan masa depan yang berkembang maju untuk komuniti pulau kita

Number: 01/2025. Date: 21/03/2026.

News from the IOT RDO – Expression of Interest: Office Assistant Pool

The Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation (IOT RDO) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates for inclusion in its Office Assistant recruitment pool. The pool will remain in place for a period of 12 months.

The IOT RDO Committee is chaired by the Australian Government’s senior representative in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT), Ms Farzian Zainal, Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The IOT RDO works to deliver high-level outcomes for our communities and region. In the year ahead, the organisation will focus on developing opportunities to collaborate with key regional stakeholders to address the barriers to sustainable development in the region, support economic activity and diversification, and achieve improvements in liveability for our communities.

About the Role

Reporting to and working in close cooperation with the Director, the Office Assistant will:

• Assist with meeting preparation
• Monitor grant platforms for opportunities for the IOTs and maintain an online grant register
• Update the online IOT Business Directory
• Perform general administrative duties as directed by the Director or the Chair

It is anticipated that the role will involve 10 to 20 hours per week, fluctuating depending on requirements and budget. The hourly rate of pay will be determined based on skills and experience.

 Ideal applicants will have:

 ✔ Experience in administrative support and secretariat duties
 ✔ Strong organisational and communication skills
 ✔ A good understanding of the IOT and its opportunities and challenges
 ✔ Experience working with not-for-profit organisations and/or government
 ✔ Residency in, or close, ongoing ties with the IOT
 ✔ Ability to work remotely from their own home or office

Applications are open now and close at 5:00pm Christmas Island time, Sunday, 6 April 2025.

Farzian Zainal
Chair of the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation
Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands