Employment Opportunities
2025/5/20
Current employment opportunities:
Policy Officer - Economic Section
- Monitor public discourse of the Commonwealth Government and Parliament
- Support to strengthen Embassy’s network with various stakeholders
- Advise the Economic Section on issues relevant to the Australian economy as well as trade and investment relations with Japan
- Provide support to diplomats for coordination with external entities, such as Australian Government and Japanese business enterprises
- Provide support to Japanese delegations visiting Australia
- Provide administrative and logistical support for Embassy events, such as receptions
- Undertake various research projects as requested by diplomats
- Assist other Economic Section staff as required
Requirements for this position include:
- Must have citizenship, permanent residency or a similar visa to work in Australia
- Bachelor’s degree
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Superior research skills
- Comprehensive IT skills (Microsoft Office)
- Highly organised, motivated and flexible approach to assigned duties
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated capacity to promote Embassy work ethics
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and promote a friendly, safe working environment for all staff
- Willingness to take on new tasks and challenges where required
- Experience researching policy-making in Australia or industry trends
- Working knowledge of the Australian Parliament, including the procedure and functions
- Interest in Japan-Australia economic/business relationship
NOTES:
This position is full-time commencing in July 2025 at the earliest.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications should be submitted through seek.com by close of business 13 June 2025.
https://www.seek.com.au/job/84331180
For further information regarding this position, please contact the Economic Section on economics@cb.mofa.go.jp. Due to the high number of applications expected, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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