The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) section of the Australian Embassy China is seeking applications for the locally engaged staff position of Research Officer and Interpreter.About the position
The Research Officer and Interpreter role supports the Australian Embassy in China in achieving the broader objectives of the Australian Government.The officer is required to undertake research and reporting on a range of political and economic issues. The successful officer would provide English and Chinese translations of official documents, including inwards and outwards correspondence. The position plays an important liaison role, arranging meetings for embassy officials with the Chinese government, organisations, companies, universities and think tanks and providing interpretation where required. The position also provides logistical support for visiting official delegations from Australia, and other administrative assistance as required.The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:· Undertake research and analysis and prepare English language reports on a wide variety of topics of importance to the Embassy, including political, economic and social issues. · Accurately translate documents from both English to Chinese and Chinese to English, often at short notice and to strict timeframes.· Provide interpreting services to senior Embassy officials and visiting Australian Government officials as and when required, often at short notice.· Liaise with Chinese ministries, departments and official organisations to arrange meetings, distribute correspondence and make enquiries.· Provide technical and logistical support for the embassy’s outreach activities and visiting Australian delegations to China.· Monitor Chinese government websites and Chinese media for issues of interest to Australia and the bilateral relationship.Qualifications/Experience
· Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional experience communicating effectively (orally and written) in English and Chinese.· Sound understanding of China’s political, trade and economic environment and Australia’s interests in China.· Experience in providing research assistance and producing logical and succinct reports on issues relating to China’s foreign, economic and trade policies.· Ability to provide effective liaison support by demonstrating requisite skills in stakeholder management, time management, prioritisation of tasks, attention to detail and meeting deadlines.· Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and utilise networks to achieve results.· High degree of computer literacy in Microsoft software, particularly Word, Excel and Access and experience using these tools to provide written reports, media summaries or correspondence.Additional informationThe successful applicant is required to complete relevant pre-employment procedures before commencement.Applications are invited from both Chinese and Australian nationals. Australian national employees receive a salary loading in lieu of local benefits they are not eligible to receive.
What the Australian Embassy offers:
· A diverse and inclusive workplace and attractive remuneration package· Exciting and fulfilling work in a diplomatic mission· The opportunity to work with smart and experienced colleagues and leaders who encourage and support you to develop your skillsHow to Apply
Submit an application via email to recruitment.china@dfat.gov.au by 9:00am, Wednesday 10 November 2021. Applications received after the closing date and time may not be considered. The subject line of your email should include the Position Number and Position Title you are applying for.Your application, written in English, should include:· Completed ‘Application for Locally Engaged Staff Employment’. See Attachment A.· Your application pitch (maximum 500 words). See Attachment B.· Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).Applications must be in either Microsoft Word or PDF format, with a maximum email size of 3MB.For inquiries regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources section at recruitment.china@dfat.gov.au.Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of four weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please consider your application unsuccessful.有意者可点击进行投递
