Australian Embassy
China

Job Vacancies

Australian Embassy, Beijing

Public Diplomacy Manager (please click here to download the job ad)

The Public Diplomacy Manager plays a key role in the Australian Embassy, managing a team of 3-4 local staff to ensure high quality planning, implementation and evaluation of public diplomacy programs. The Public Diplomacy Manager manages program and event budgets, as well as managing sponsorship outreach and internal and external stakeholder relations.

Your application, written in English and addressed in the title ‘Application for Public Diplomacy Manager+ your name’, must include:

  • Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
  • Maximum 500 words pitch outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job
  • Application form for Locally Engaged Staff employment

Applications and inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 17:00 on Sunday, 28 September 2025.  Applications received after this time will not be considered. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received any contact within four weeks from the closing date.

Australian Consulate General Shanghai

LE4 Functions Coordinator

Reporting to the Public Diplomacy Manager in the Research, Visits and Public Diplomacy (RVPD) team, this position in responsible for delivering major representational events and frequent promotional functions for the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai, for internal and external audiences.  The position also negotiates with and supports external clients, sponsors and partner organisations, manages event booking requests and provides advice and coordination.

Your application, written in English, addressed in the title ‘Application for Functions Coordinator + your name’ must include:

  • A pitch of no more than 800 words outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job
  • Curriculum vitae of no more than 2 pages including your nationality and country of residency. If you are an Australian citizen in China, please advise your Chinese visa category.
  • Contact details for two work-related referees (at least one should be your current or recent supervisor)

Applications and inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 5pm, 18 September 2025.  Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received any contact within four weeks from the closing date.