Vacancy – Media and Research Officer (LE4)
The Australian Embassy Beijing seeks applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Media and Research Officer (LE4) with Department of Education and Training.
Please see the attached for the position description and selection criteria. We are seeking high quality written applications.
How to apply
Your application, written in English, must include:
- A Statement of Claims for the position separately addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages); and
- A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages); and
- Contact details for two work-related referees, including current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted in writing by email to the Human Resources Section of the Australian Embassy, Beijing at: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is on Wednesday 24 August 2016. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
For further information about this position, please contact [email protected].
Please note that only applicants short-listed for interview will receive a written reply. If you have not received any communication from the Human Resources Section within four weeks after the close of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding and your interest in working at the Australian Embassy.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address all five of the selection criteria below, clearly outlining their claims and specific experience that makes them suitable for this position (maximum 2 pages).
- Communicates clearly in English and Mandarin, both orally and in writing.
- Summarises and interprets information.
- Delivers high quality communications products which are targeted to the audience.
- Builds productive working relationships to achieve results.
- Takes initiative and responds flexibly to shifting priorities and deadlines.
Qualifications/Experience
- High level written and oral communication skill, including fluency in Chinese and English, and the ability to translate and interpret
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Agency |
Department of Education and Training |
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Position number |
9643 |
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Title |
Media and Research Officer |
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Classification |
LE4 |
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Section |
DET |
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Reports to |
First Secretary (Education and Research) |
About the Australian Government’s Department of Education and Training
The Department of Education and Training works with the education sector, other government agencies and ministries to ensure Australia is recognised as a regional and world leader in education and a partner of choice for international collaboration. The department provides leadership and coordination across government to support mobility and the global exchange of knowledge.
About the position
As part of a small team, the Media and Research Officer is responsible for coordinating the education section’s communications and for conducting research and analysis on policy and trends impacting on Australian education and training cooperation with China.
The key responsibilities of the position include (but not limited to):
- Conduct research and analysis on education policy developments and trends in China
- Translate and interpret Chinese language statements and reports issued by Chinese government and other education agencies in China for internal and public dissemination
- Support the maintenance of high quality briefing materials on China’s education system and key partnerships with Australia
- Assist in the preparation of high quality and relevant policy alerts for Australian stakeholders to support them to sustainably grow their partnerships with China
- Translate information on Australian education and training policy developments for Chinese audiences
- Develop relationships and interact with media representatives in China with a view to informing public discussion of Australian government education and training-related policy
- Manage stakeholder facing communications, including micro-blog and quarterly newsletter, and respond to routine enquiries
- Promote Endeavour scholarships and exchange opportunities through Chinese language media
- Work closely with the Embassy public affairs team to present a coherent narrative which maintains and builds on Australia’s reputation for high quality education and training