Australian Embassy, Beijing
Research Officer (please click here to download the job ad)
The Research Officer position is required to undertake research and reporting on a range of political and economic issues to support the Australian Embassy in China in achieving Australian objectives. The position is an important liaison role, arranging meetings for embassy officials with the Chinese government, organisations, companies, universities and think tanks. The position also provides translation and logistical support for visiting official delegations from Australia, and other administrative assistance as required.
Your application, written in English and addressed in the title ‘Application for Research Officer + 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, 9 February 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 Embassy, Beijing
Senior Interpreter and Research Officer (please click here to download the job ad)
The Senior Interpreter and Research Officer role supports the Australian Embassy in China in achieving the broader objectives of the Australian Government.
The position provides high quality and targeted monitoring, research, analysis, evaluation, and reporting on a range of sensitive and complex topics, in supporting Australian officers, with a focus on domestic political developments within China and assists with high-quality interpretation/translation services for officials at the Australian Embassy in China as required
The position requires frequent liaison with key embassy stakeholders, including Chinese government agencies, other foreign missions, non-government organisations, universities and research bodies, to arrange meetings for Australian officials in providing logistical and operational support to the Embassy.
The position will also be responsible for assisting the Embassy to co-ordinate and support incoming and outgoing delegations, including Australian ministers and parliamentarians, and for provincial travel within China.
Your application, written in English and addressed in the title ‘Application for Senior Interpreter and Research Officer + 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 Monday, 20 January 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.