About working with us
Job vacancies at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo are advertised below.
Locally engaged staff do not have diplomatic or consular status, privileges or immunity. Wages and conditions of service are based on Japanese labour laws and Japanese labour market conditions.
Please note that a security assessment is a mandatory condition of employment with the Embassy.
Current local job opportunities
Research Officer (Industry and Science)
The Industry, Science and Resources section of the Australian Embassy is seeking a highly motivated professional to provide ongoing research and analysis on Japan’s policies and approach to science, critical technology, and manufacturing. The successful applicant must have tertiary qualifications, experience in research and analysis, preferably in a science and technology or manufacturing related area and must demonstrate potential for high level interpreting and translation skills. The role will involve liaison with business and government organisations and assistance in organising visits for Australian ministers and officials. There will be substantial autonomy in setting work objectives and determining the strategies required to meet these objectives. Given the wide variety of issues covered by the role, flexibility and adaptability are key requirements.
Applicants will need to be able to provide at least two professional referees who can address questions related to your qualifications and experience as related to the key responsibilities of the position.
To ensure success in gaining an interview, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.
A completed Job Application Sheet and current CV must be submitted by email (Subject: Insert Your Full Name - Research Officer (Industry and Science)) as PDF file to [email protected] by 9am on Wednesday, 12 March.
For more information, please see the Job description and the LES Condition of Service.
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The Embassy is an equal opportunity employer and is a smoke-free workplace.