澳大利亚驻成都总领事馆最新职位

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

About the position

The Media, Public Diplomacy and Research Officer undertakes media engagement, research projects related to public diplomacy, managing events and exhibitions, and particular projects such as alumni activities. This position organises public affairs activities and manages public media, Consulate website and newsletter as required. This position liaises with government, academic institutions and NGOs, supports some official visits to southwest China, and Australia.

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Formulate media (traditional and social) strategies to promote Australia and the Consulate’ activities in southwest China and Australia.

• Provide daily monitoring of Chinese media, including key developments on provincial leadership and central leaders, media concerning Australia and major policy announcements.

• Provide translations of Chinese media (as required) and policy analysis where required

• Maintain and strengthen the Consulate alumni database in southwest China.

• Establish, manage and broaden Consulate media, public diplomacy, and alumni relationships in Southwest China and Australia

• Represent and promote the interests of Australian at a range of forums, events and meetings and provide advice on Australian participation, operational and policy issues

• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships, negotiate and liaise across a broad range of stakeholders to provide an effective Australian contribution on government

• Liaise at a high level with universities, alumni associations and organisations, and government institutions including the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations to develop cooperation and promote relevant Australian alumni networks

• Organise alumni events and functions within the Consulate's consular patch. Seek opportunities to include alumni in other relevant events hosted by the Consulate such as public diplomacy events

• Engage and organise other Consulate events such as Anzac Day, Australia Day and other official functions, liaising with local government and other stakeholders

• Assist with high level visits, and manage events and vendors

• Monitor events locally and in Australia, economic, political or cultural, related to the southwest China region

• As directed, undertake political and economic research, and analysis on key developments in the Consulate’s district (Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan and Guizhou), and prepare high-quality analytical reports and briefing

• Review and write concise and accurate media reports according to post requirements, situating analysis within an appropriate political context

Qualifications/Experience

• Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and oral English and Mandarin essential. High level interpretation and translation skills.

• Experience handling and maintaining media contacts.

• Demonstrated research and analytical, with an economic or political focus

• Strong organisational skills, especially as they relate to the planning and management of high-level visits. Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and to work effectively as part of a team.

• Good knowledge and awareness of the political, economic and trade environment in China and in the Consulate’s district more specifically. Understanding of Australia’s political, economic and trade environment would be an advantage.

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative; ability to identify critical issues and to respond quickly.

• Ability to organise media and cultural events, and host education/trade/economic delegations, involving liaison with other organisations, planning, issuing invitations and implementation.

• Good knowledge of computer applications (including PowerPoint, Excel and Word and web-based applications (previous experience in website management not essential but would be a strong advantage).

What we offer

• A diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package

• Exciting and fulfilling work in a diplomatic mission

• The opportunity to work with strong, smart, visionary and experienced leaders who encourage and support to develop your skills.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

Your application, written in English, should include:

1. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)

Please attach current curriculum vitae.

2. Selection Criteria - Complete Attachment A

Applicants are required to address the selection criteria by completing Attachment B. For each criterion, applicants should limit their response to 250 words. Appendix 1 provides useful information on how to address the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

3. Referee Information Please note candidates short listed for interview will be asked to complete an additional form providing the contact details for two of their referees. Prior to contacting referees, we will contact the candidate for their agreement.

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 Consulate-General in Chengdu.