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Agency	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Location	Australian Embassy, Beijing
Position Number	BJ1-036
Position Title	Research Officer
Classification	LE4
Section	Research and Visits Unit (RVU)
Reports to (title)	Research and Visits Unit (RVU) Supervisor
Status	Ongoing, Full-time
Gross Annual Salary	RMB 182,620.20 (plus loading if applicable)

About the Australian 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.

DFAT 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 Officer position is required to undertake research and reporting on a range of political and economic issues to support the Australian Embassy in China in achieving Australian objectives. The position is an important liaison role, arranging meetings for embassy officials with the Chinese government, organisations, companies, universities and think tanks.  The position also provides translation and interpreting as well as 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 carefully crafted English language reports on a wide variety of topics of importance to the Embassy, including political, economic, and social issues.

· Provide translation and interpreting from both English to Chinese and Chinese to English, often at short notice and to tight timeframes.

· Develop and strengthen strategic relationships and negotiate and liaise across a broad range of stakeholders including Chinese ministries, departments, and official organisations to co-ordinate meetings, distribute correspondence and make enquiries.

· Coordinate logistics, draft programs and contribute to program development for ministerial and official visits, including making appointments with high-level officials and providing advice on meetings and events.

· Monitor and analyse Chinese government websites and Chinese media for issues of interest to Australia and the bilateral relationship.

· Perform other duties as required.

What you require

 Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge:

· 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 domestic politics and 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.

Behavioural Capabilities:

· Effective interpersonal and team building skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Demonstrated ability to deliver on commitments, building trust with stakeholders and colleagues especially under the pressure of multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft software and databases to undertake internet-based research.

Qualifications:  

· Tertiary qualifications and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both orally and written) in both English and Mandarin

· Formal interpreting and translating qualifications would be an advantage.

What the Australian Embassy offers:

· Attractive remuneration package that includes performance bonuses, additional insurance coverage, 14 public holidays and generous leave provisions.

· Safe and secure workplace where safety of employees is a high priority, and a diverse and inclusive workplace is actively promoted.

· Opportunity to work in a diplomatic mission and interact with colleagues from a broad range of interesting areas.

· Opportunity to learn new skills and meet unique challenges.

How to Apply

Your application, written in English, should include:

· Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)

· Application for Locally Engaged Staff Employment (please see Attachment A)

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· One-page pitch - Maximum 500 words (further instructions below)

Please email your application to beijing.hrrecruitment@dfat.gov.au before 23:59 on Sunday, 21^st April 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Applications must be in either Microsoft Word or PDF format, with a maximum email size of 3MB.

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, Beijing.

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地址：北京东直门外大街21号。

邮编：100600。

电话：(010) 5140 4111。

传真：(010) 5140 4162 (移民处) 。

(010) 5140 4292 (领事和行政处) 。

(010) 5140 4230 (新闻和文化处)。

网址：www.china.embassy.gov.au。

签证处

电话：(010) 5140 4424。

传真：(010) 5140 4164 。

电子邮箱：immigration.beijing@dfat.gov.au。