Employment Opportunities

2026/3/10

Current Employment Opportunities

1. Researcher - Economic Section

2. Policy Officer - Economic Section

3. Assistant to Social Media and Cultural Affairs - Cultural Section

Please see below for more informtion on each position.

1. Researcher - Economic Section

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Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Provide daily summaries and reports on media articles concerning Japanese business and Japan-Australia relations every morning.
Monitor Australian Government and industry media releases, reporting pertinent details to diplomats.
Advise the Economic Section on matters affecting bilateral relations and the Australian economy.
Perform a broad range of administrative and management support duties.
Handle phone and email for the Economic Section, regarding medicine, vaccinations, quarantine, and customs.
Assist Japanese delegations during their visits to Australia.
Provide administrative and logistical support for Embassy events.
Carry out research projects as requested by diplomats.
Offer various other forms of support in response to staff requests.

Due to the nature of the role, this is a full-time, in-person position in Canberra with standard working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Requirements for this position include:

Must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with unrestricted work rights.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional research and analytical skills.
Comprehensive IT proficiency, specifically Microsoft Office.
A highly organised, motivated and flexible approach to all assigned duties.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrated capacity to uphold and promote Embassy work ethics.
Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain a friendly, safe working environment for all staff.
Willingness to embrace new tasks and challenges as required.

It would also be advantageous if the applicant has:

Experience researching Australian policy-making or industry trends.
Working knowledge of the Australian Parliament, including its procedures and functions.
A keen interest in the Japan-Australia economic and business relationship.

NOTES:

This is a full-time position commencing in March 2026 at the earliest.

Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK (seek.com) by close of business 23 February 2026.

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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.

2. Policy Officer - Economic Section

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Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Monitor and report on public discourse from the Commonwealth Government and Parliament.
Strengthen and expand the Embassy’s network with diverse 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 in liaising with external entities, such as the Australian Government and Japanese business enterprises.
Provide logistical and administrative support to Japanese delegations visiting Australia.
Support the coordination of Embassy events, including receptions and functions.
Undertake research projects as requested by diplomatic staff.
Assist other Economic Section staff as required.

Due to the nature of the role, this is a full-time, in-person position in Canberra with standard working hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Requirements for this position include:

Must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with unrestricted work rights.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional research and analytical skills.
Comprehensive IT proficiency, specifically Microsoft Office.
A highly organised, motivated and flexible approach to all assigned duties.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrated capacity to uphold and promote Embassy work ethics.
Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain a friendly, safe working environment for all staff.
Willingness to embrace new tasks and challenges as required.

It would also be advantageous if the applicant has:

Experience researching Australian policy-making or industry trends.
Working knowledge of the Australian Parliament, including its procedures and functions.
A keen interest in the Japan-Australia economic andbusiness relationship.

Managing official social media channels, including content strategy, copywriting, and multimedia (photo/video) editing as well as drafting posts.
Monitoring digital engagement trends, engaging with media consultants, and reporting social media analysis to supervisors to inform future communication strategies.
Leading the cultural program for school visits to the Embassy, as well as conducting outreach visits to schools within the ACT and surrounding areas.
Liaising with schools, and educational organisations to foster engagement.
Representing the Embassy at festivals, and cultural and educational exchange fairs.
Updating and maintaining the Embassy’s official website to ensure timely delivery of information.
Drafting speeches in English for diplomatic officials.
Providing comprehensive administrative support and logistical assistance to diplomats in their daily work in Australia, as well as support for visiting Japanese delegations.
Serving as first point of contact for information and cultural-related inquiries via phone, email and in-person.
Undertaking any other duties as required by the Cultural Section to support daily operations.

Due to the nature of this role, this is a full-time, in-person in Canberra with standard working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Requirements for this position include:

Must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with unrestricted work rights.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree (specialisation in digital and social media, or equivalent professional experience, is highly regarded).
Exceptional written and verbal English skills with a proven ability to draft professional correspondence and speeches.
Comprehensive IT proficiency, specifically Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated experience using digital content creation tools and multimedia editing software. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Willingness to work outside of standard business hours (including evenings and weekends) to support Embassy events and official functions when required.
Demonstrated capacity to uphold and promote Embassy work ethics.
Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain a friendly, safe working environment for all staff.
Willingness to embrace new tasks and challenges as required.

It would also be advantageous if the applicant has:

Experience managing governmental or corporate social media accounts to drive public awareness.
Experience in DSLR photography.
Proficiency with Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and Premiere Elements) for graphic design and video production.
Knowledge of the Japanese language (JLPT N2 or above is an advantage but not essential).
Experience or understanding of Japanese office culture and cross-cultural communication.

NOTES:

This is a full-time position commencing in May 2026.

Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.

Applications should be submitted via SEEK (seek.com) by close of business 23 March 2026.

APPLY HERE

For further information regarding this position, please contact the Cultural Section on cultural@cb.mofa.go.jp. Due to the high number of applications expected, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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