Australian Consulate-General, Guangzhou

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

VACANCIES

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) section of the Australian Consulate-General Guangzhou has vacancies for locally engaged staff to fill the following positions:

Public Diplomacy, Alumni and Visits Officer (Level 4)

Research Officer (Level 4)

These are permanent positions. Salary for these positions will commence at RMB 9,833 (LE 4) per month.

Please indicate in your application if you have a particular vacancy preference or if you are applying for both positions.

Applications are invited from Chinese Nationals only. Successful applicant is required to register with the Service Office of Foreign Establishments, Guangdong Province (if not already) prior to commencing employment.

A duty statement and selection criteria for the positions are attached. Your application, written in English, must include:

a short statement of claims which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the position/s (1 page maximum);
curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum); and
contact details of two work-related referees.

Referees should be from two different employers, where possible. Referees must also have been supervisors or managers, not peers. When providing referee details, please indicate whether the referee can speak fluent English, and ensure that:

contact details are up-to-date and include both email and phone numbers; and
the referee knows you have applied for the position.

Applications that do not contain the statement of claims will not be considered.

Guidelines for addressing selection criteria can be found on http://www.guangzhou.china.embassy.gov.au/gzho/RecruitEn1.html

Applications should be sent to:

Human Resources Section,

Australian Consulate-General Guangzhou,

12/F, Development Centre, No. 3 Linjiang Da Dao,

Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510623

Email: [email protected]

Fax: +86 20 3814 0140

Please note that applications submitted via e-mail should be in either Word or PDF format with a maximum e-mail file size of less than 2 MB. Human Resources section will send out notification e-mails at the end of the closing date. Applicants who do not receive notification e-mails should confirm the delivery of their applications with the Human Resources section.

For inquiries regarding the position/s, please contact the Consul, Mr Chris Yost on +86 20 3814 0111. For inquiries regarding the application procedures, please contact Human Resources section on the above email address.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am, 29 August 2016

Late applications will not be considered.

Public Diplomacy, Alumni and Visits Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities of the Public Diplomacy, Alumni and Visits Officer position include, but are not limited to:

Assist in developing and implementing the Consulate-General’s public diplomacy and alumni engagement strategies
Monitor post’s public diplomacy and alumni engagement budgets
Plan and deliver public diplomacy and alumni engagement events and functions
Draft reports and talking points on public diplomacy and alumni strategies and events
Build and maintain a broad network of contacts relevant to public diplomacy and alumni activities in South China, including in local media, universities, government institutions, and visual and performing arts centres
Build and maintain relationships with Australian cultural and educational institutions
Develop and maintain links with Australian alumni in South China
Prepare media releases, write speeches, manage and coordinate appropriate media relations activities
Support Government Relations Manager with logistical assistance during ministerial and other high-level visits, including preparation of visit programs, accommodation and transport arrangements, airport facilitation, and meeting requests.
Manage post’s biographical database on major government officials
Interpret and translate between Chinese and English, as requested
Research and assist in developing post’s social media policy and maintain and update post’s website, in consultation with Canberra and other China posts

SELECTION CRITERIA

Strong organisation and time management skills. Ability to multi-task and reprioritise in response to changing requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop a broad network of relevant contacts
Strong communication and negotiation skills with a sufficient level of interpreting skills. Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.
Previous experience working in media or public affairs or qualifications in these fields would be an advantage.

Research Officer