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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.

Please note that a security assessment is a mandatory condition of employment with the Embassy.

Current local job opportunities

For current vacancies, and how to apply for vacancies at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, please go to the following page: Current opportunities - local engagements

Consular and Passports Officer - Job Ref: 0543/2026

Applications close at 3 p.m. JST on 18 August 2026

The Australian Embassy in Tokyo is seeking a highly motivated bilingual Consular and Passports Officer to join the Consular Team. This role plays a vital part in delivering essential services that support the wellbeing and safety of Australian citizens abroad.

In this role, you will provide consular services to Australians visiting or residing in Japan.
For more information on consular services, please visit https://www.smartraveller.gov.au .

Consular work is fast-paced, demanding, and deeply rewarding. The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven aptitude to deliver high level client service, exceptional interpersonal skills and resilience. They’ll be able to cultivate strong working relationships and work flexibly in a fast-moving environment. Please note the position may require some late night or weekend work when urgent consular cases arise out of hours.

To maximise your chances of getting an interview, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each selection criteria.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Jobs List - Local Engagements  

Strategic Communications Assistant - Job Ref –0519/2026

Applications close at 11:59 p.m. JST on 11 August 2026

The Public Diplomacy Section at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo is seeking a highly motivated communications professional to support the Embassy’s strategic communications and public diplomacy activities. The role contributes to the delivery of communications strategies that promote Australia’s policies, priorities and activities in Japan, while helping to strengthen Australia’s profile and engagement with Japanese audiences.

The position supports the management of the Embassy’s digital presence in both English and Japanese, including creating and coordinating content for social media and digital platforms. The successful candidate will help deliver public diplomacy campaigns, support major events and high-profile visits, contribute to alumni engagement and sports diplomacy initiatives, and assist with the preparation of briefing materials, talking points and speeches for senior staff. The role also involves working closely with colleagues across the Embassy, Australian Government agencies and external partners to advance the Embassy’s public diplomacy objectives.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in strategic communications, public relations, event management or a related field. High-level proficiency in written and spoken English and Japanese is essential. Experience developing content for social media platforms, creating multimedia products, managing competing priorities and delivering projects in a fast-paced environment will be highly regarded. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, digital analytics tools and social media platforms is desirable.

To maximise your chances of being shortlisted, your application should clearly outline how you meet the key responsibilities and selection criteria for this role. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Jobs List - Local Engagements  

The Embassy is an equal opportunity employer and is a smoke-free workplace.