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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.

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Job Ref – 0920/2025:  Senior Research Officer (Climate and Energy)
Applications close on 28 September 2025

The Australian Embassy is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Officer to assist in progressing matters on behalf of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Working within a small team, the successful applicant will work within and among teams on cross-cutting issues, and also provide ongoing advice, research, and analysis on the Australia–Japan climate and energy relationship. The position will also require liaison, coordination, visit management, and administrative support on current and emerging issues.

As a senior research officer, this position is expected to be proactive, deliver results with limited supervision, represent DCCEEW and the Embassy in a range of meetings and advise the Counsellor (Trade and Economic) accordingly.

To ensure success in gaining an interview, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each selection criteria.

Please note all closing dates and times reflect Australian Eastern Standard Time/Australian Daylight Savings Time (AEST/ADST).

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