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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

Job Ref – 1106/2025: Senior Trade and Economic Adviser

Applications close at 5p.m. AEDT / 3p.m JST on Tuesday, 4 November 2025

 

The Trade and Economic Section at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo is seeking a highly motivated professional to provide strategic advice on trade matters, economic security and cross-cutting issues.

 

Applicants must possess relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrate high proficiency in both written and spoken Japanese and English. Prior experience in a field related to trade and/or economic policy is highly desirable.

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

Enquires regarding this position should be directed in English to [email protected]

 

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