DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR AUSTRALIAN PAVILION JOBS TO 23 SEPTEMBER!

Photo from L to R: university student interested in the working at the Australian pavilion; Angela Yuan (Functions Manager); Megan O'Toole (General Manager Operations); Peter Sams (Pavilion Director)

With less than one week to go until the recruitment period for the Australian pavilion at Shanghai World Expo closes, Commissioner-General Peter Tesch is urging Australians to submit their applications to become part of a dynamic team of over 180 staff by the 23rd of September.

Mr Tesch said, "From waiters, chefs and venue managers, to sales assistants and VIP receptionists; from finance managers and event coordinators through to pavilion guides, we are looking for enthusiastic Australians who are passionate about what they do, have a sense of humour and who are committed to making this event a success for Australia, Shanghai and the world".

Mr Tesch continued, "This will certainly be a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Shanghai 2010 is expected to be the biggest world expo in history, and the scale of Australia's participation is unprecedented."

"Our team of talented, committed and focused people will be pivotal in making Australia a 'must-see' pavilion among the 192 nations taking part.  They are also central to reinforcing positive messages about Australia to the seven million people we expect will visit our pavilion from May to October 2010", Mr Tesch said.

Simon Arnold, Managing Director of International Venue Group which is coordinating the national recruitment drive to bring talented Australians from across the country to work at the pavilion said, "We are very pleased with the number of applications we have received thus far and are encouraging all Australians interested in representing their country abroad to apply quickly before the recruitment period closes."

Mr Arnold continued, "Some positions require a degree of proficiency in Mandarin and strong English language skills. Importantly, we are looking for candidates who have a solid understanding of Australia and its relations with China, along with a keen interest to be part of an extraordinary international event."

Mr Tesch added, "We know from our experience at the 2005 Aichi World Expo that our people are critical to our success. These on-the-ground representatives are critical to the smooth running of the pavilion and to ensuring that our visitors enjoy a memorable and distinctly Australian experience".

Position information, including application forms, can also be found on the Australian pavilion website.