Agency	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Location	Australian Embassy, Beijing
Title	Research Assistant & Engagement Officer, Research and Visits Unit
Position number	BJ1-022
Classification	LE3.1
Section	DFAT
Reports to (title)	Research and Visits Unit Supervisor
Status	Ongoing, Full-time
Gross Annual Salary	RMB 126,843.17  (plus loading if applicable)
Commencement date	As soon as possible

 

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, including by supporting Australian businesses in overseas markets, 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 Research Assistant & Engagement Officer contributes to policy-making and reporting at the Australian Embassy in Beijing by providing research support related to Chinese Government political and economic policies and priorities, and Australia’s interests in China. The position requires liaison with key embassy stakeholders, including other foreign missions, non-governmental organisations, and research bodies. The position provides logistical support for visiting ministerial and official delegations from Australia. Occasional interpreting and translation is required.

 

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

·         Work closely and cooperatively with team members to provide targeted research and analysis support on political and economic topics of interest to the Australian Government.

·         Develop and maintain a broad understanding of key Chinese government political, economic and foreign policy priorities, and Australia’s interests in China.

·         Develop and maintain meaningful stakeholder relationships to secure calls on key Chinese government and academic interlocutors.

·         Provide advice to embassy officials on the best sources of official information and analysis on Chinese Government policies and priorities.

·         Provide technical and logistical support for the embassy’s provincial outreach program and visiting Australian delegations to China.

·         Provide occasional formal and informal interpretation and translation support to embassy officials and visiting Australian Government officials.

·         As required, prepare briefings and assist with visitor programs and other projects.

·         Perform other duties as required

 

Selection Criteria

 

Applicants should address all five (5) of the selection criteria below, clearly outlining their claims and specific experience that makes them suitable for this position (maximum 250 words each criteria). 

 

·         Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional experience communicating effectively (orally and written) in English and Mandarin Chinese. Experience providing research assistance and producing logical and succinct reports on issues relating to China’s economic, foreign and trade policies.

·         Experience working in an international environment and a sound understanding of China’s political, trade and economic environment and Australia’s interests in China.

·         Ability to provide effective liaison, visit and event support by demonstrating requisite skills in stakeholder management, time management, prioritisation of tasks, attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

·         Ability to translate from Chinese to English and English to Chinese official embassy documents, media reports and diplomatic correspondence. Interpretation support may be required on some occasions.

·         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.

 

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 you 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.      Application for Locally Engaged Staff Employment - Complete Attachment A

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Locally engaged staff are employed by the local Australian mission on either an ongoing basis or short term (fixed term) temporary basis with mission specific terms and condition of employment. Please ensure that you have read the relevant terms and conditions of employment before submitting an application.  The Embassy’s Locally Engaged Staff Terms and Conditions of Employment can be requested via email to beijing.hrrecruitment@dfat.gov.au.

3.      Written Application -  Complete Attachment B

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Applicants are required to demonstrate they meet the selection criteria by answering the questions in Attachment B.  For each question, applicants should limit their response to 250 words.  Appendix 1 provides useful information on how to structure your answer and ensure you address the selection criteria.  Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

 

Please email your application to beijing.hrrecruitment@dfat.gov.au before 17:00 on Friday, 29 November 2019.  Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. 

 

For further information about this position, please contact beijing.hrrecruitment@dfat.gov.au.

 

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 of the Australian Embassy 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 Embassy in Beijing.

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