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
TK034 Senior Research Officer (Climate and Energy)
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 amongst 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.
For more information, please see the Job description and the LES Conditions of Services.
To ensure success in gaining an interview, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each selection criteria.
A completed Job Application Cover Sheet and your English Resume must be submitted by email (Subject: Insert Your Full Name - Senior Research Officer (Climate and Energy) position) as a PDF file to [email protected] by 9a.m. 29 January 2025.
TK033 Administrative Officer (Agriculture)
The Agriculture Section at the Australian Embassy Tokyo is seeking a new Administrative Officer.
Under general direction of the Counsellor (Agriculture), the Administrative Officer must be able to provide administrative and business support including coordination for visits, events, meetings and travel arrangements for the Agriculture Section. If you are flexible, committed, and able to prioritise effectively at short notice, please apply!
This position requires liaison with internal and external stakeholders and facilitating the clearance of shipments of Australian agricultural products. Knowledge of Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry or the Australian Public Service is desirable.
For more information, please see the Job description and the LES Conditions of Services.
To ensure success in gaining an interview, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each selection criteria.
A completed Job Application Cover Sheet and your English Resume must be submitted by email (Subject: Insert Your Full Name - Administrative Officer (Agriculture) position) as a PDF file to [email protected] by 9 a.m. 30 Jan 2025.
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The Embassy is an equal opportunity employer and is a smoke-free workplace.