Total 9 job vacancies by Australian High Commission

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. To view the complete description, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

About the position

The position will primarily support the Climate Diplomacy Counsellor to advance Australia’s climate diplomacy within the region. The Climate Diplomacy Officer will be vital in enabling the Counsellor to work effectively across the region by providing policy research, administrative, logistical and briefing support. To view the complete description, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and inform Australia’s climate policy and its objectives. Conduct and present policy research on climate and energy transition issues and monitor the policy landscape in the host country and regional countries.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including media contacts, policy think tanks and policy development institutions.
• To view the complete responsibilities, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

Qualifications / Experience

• Qualifications in a related field such as international development, international affairs, public policy, climate change, environment or communications and/or relevant professional experience in the public or private sector in Singapore or globally in the fields of climate, economics, trade, green economy, infrastructure, energy & resources, innovation or a related field
• High quality written and spoken communication skills, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of effective stakeholder management. Demonstrated capacity to adapt communication styles and methods to appeal to the interests and knowledge of the audience.
• To view the complete job requirements, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.

Please note that applicants will not receive job application status updates on this portal. For more information on the full application process, please visit our Australian High Commission Career website.

Applications should be submitted by 23:59, 25 October 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

To apply for this position, applicants must apply via the link below:

Austrade - Landing Pad Director (nga.net.au)

The role:
Austrade Singapore’s Landing Pad (LP) Director will be key leader within the Southeast Asia Landing Pad network. The role is high-profile and outward facing, with the LP Director responsible for in-market program design and delivery, to support Australian technology companies, in particular scale-ups, to achieve commercial success in Singapore, and to develop a pipeline of Landing Pad clients across Southeast Asia.

Working to Singapore’s Trade and Investment Commissioner, the LP Director will work closely with existing technology sector colleagues in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Australia, and will work closely with other LP specialists across the region.

Duties include:
• Developing and maintaining productive, high-level business network with investors, partners (including State and Territory government partners, in-market accelerators and industry associations) and customers to facilitate trade connections for Australian technology companies.
• Monitoring and assessing key technology trends in Singapore, as well as significant commercial developments in market to identify commercial opportunities and provide thought leadership and insights on existing and emerging opportunities, and advice for Australian businesses to effectively sell into Singapore and across Southeast Asia.
• Providing Austrade trade services to Austrade technology clients, with the aim of helping clients gain significant commercial traction in Singapore by:
– Working with the broader Austrade team across Southeast Asia and Australia to identify and priorities sub-sectors that are aligned with the Australian technology capabilities, and contribute to Austrade’s strategy for delivering commercial outcomes
– Actively engaging with industry and commercial players in market to identify and qualify market opportunities in priority sub-sectors
– Leading coordination and delivery of multiple cohorts to market, including arranging for an effective presence for Team Australia at key trade events in Singapore
– Providing one-to-one trade services to clients.
• Contributing to Austrade marketing efforts for technology sector and Landing Pad program delivery.
• Providing support to whole-of-government technology initiatives in Singapore, in collaboration with the Australian High Commission, and State and Territory representatives in Singapore.
• Designing and managing an annual program strategy and budget, delivering activities aligned to budget and strategic objectives.
• Contributing to agency-wide reporting, strategy development, client relationship management records, and other tasks as required.

For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack.

Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
• Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in Singapore, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in Singapore at the time of appointment.
• Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the
role.

Closing date
Applications close 24 July 2024 at 11:30pm (local time).

Temporary Employment Register

The Australian High Commission, Singapore maintains a Temporary Employment Register, which is used to fill short-term vacancies. The Temporary Employment Register (TER) is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for temporary, non-ongoing employment at the Australian High Commission (AHC). The TER enables us to temporarily employ appropriately highly skilled, motivated and experienced individuals at short notice for short - term (fixed term) contracts (up to 6 months).

Temporary employment opportunities arise from time to time for a number of different reasons including:

• When permanent staff members in extended leave
• During the period prior to filling a vacancy; or
• To manage specific short term projects

NOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES

• The process involves but not limited to the declarations of the code of conduct, code of secrecy, etc.
• Only candidates being shortlisted considered for a position will be contacted
• Placement on the temporary employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the proper documentation available on https://singapore.embassy.gov.au/sing/careers.html to [email protected]u

The Senior Research Officer works to the High Commission’s political and economic section. The position will play a key role in monitoring and analysing Singapore’s domestic political and/or economic developments, including issues in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Working under limited supervision, the Senior Policy and Research Officer will undertake significant research projects and be expected to engage with a wide range of sources. The position is also expected to provide timely and accurate analysis of domestic and regional issues. Research may be presented as written analytical pieces, primary source identification and complex oral briefings to senior staff. As well responding to tasking by the Political and Economic Section, the Senior Policy and Research Officer will be expected to proactively identify issues of interest and concern to better inform the section’s understanding of Singapore and reporting to Canberra.

For further details and information on how to apply, please visit our careers website at Career Opportunities (embassy.gov.au)

Position closes midnight 20 March 2024.

About the position

The Investment Officer position will play a key role in achieving the Southeast Asia Economic strategy’s objective to increase Australian investment in Singapore, working closely with colleagues at the Australian High Commission and in other Australian missions in Southeast Asia. Working under limited direction to implement initiatives under the strategy, working with Singaporean and Australian Government agencies, Australian investors and the business community to promote Australian investment in Singapore. You may be required to undertake travel within and outside of Singapore and undertake work outside of business hours.

Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to

• Build, develop and maintain collaborative networks with key business, government agencies and financial sector contacts.
• Maintain and develop a current understanding of the Singaporean Government policies and emerging issues including and outside of the regulatory requirements for foreign investors.
• Work collaboratively with local project proponents to better understand Australian investor appetites and to shape investment opportunities to attract Australian investors.
• Undertake research and analysis to identify and report on investment environment, market insights, regulatory processes and barriers and existing and emerging business opportunities for Australian companies across a range of sectors.
• To view the complete responsibilities, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage

Required Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Qualifications in a relevant field are highly desirable.
• Experience in a related field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated skills in building and managing productive working relations with clients, suppliers, business partners and/or government bodies, and a proven ability to utilise a network to achieve business results.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• To view the complete job requirements, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage

How to apply

For more information to submit a successful application with the necessary documents, visit Australian High Commission Career Opportunities page.

You must apply this position via the link below:

Austrade - South Australian Regional Director (nga.net.au)

The role:
This position, based at Austrade’s Office at the Australian High Commission in Singapore, is a key business development role to assist in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to South Australia, as well as supporting the South Australia’s trade and export initiatives and programmes.
You will be required to target priority sectors outlined in South Australia’s International Engagement Strategy and Business Development Strategies with a focus on Singapore and the Southeast Asia region.

Duties include
• Lead South Australia’s trade and investment engagement with Singapore and South-East Asia, including coordination of the state’s resources across the region.
• Proactively identify, target and work closely with potential investors in Singapore and the Southeast Asia region to secure new FDI for South Australia. This will involve the mapping of potential investors based on South Australia’s opportunities, research and presentation of tailored information on industry capability and articulating the commercial benefits of investing in Australia.
• Work collaboratively with South Australia-based export advisors and industry partners to support market entry and growth in Southeast Asia for South Australian food, wine, technology and services exporters.
• Represent South Australia by delivering compelling presentations at business events and in CEO level meetings to promote the advantages of South Australia as a location for investment and trade partnerships.
• Apply strategic and analytical thought to identify and report issues or barries to investing in South Australia and to propose innovative solutions which will achieve results.
• Develop and maintain extensive senior level business and industry networks in Singapore, the Southeast Asia region and South Australia. This will include other academic, scientific institutions and industry and regional associations as well as business organisations.
• Implement a communications and media strategy to address key issues and to facilitate consistent messaging about South Australia’s investment and trade potential.
• Support the implementation of South Australia’s International Engagement Strategy, including on trade and export, trade missions, delegations and ministerial visits.
• Actively apply Austrade business practices and maintain accuracy of information in all Austrade Business Systems to deliver accurate and timely report and effective relationship management.
• Contribute to knowledge creation within Austrade, by adopting information practices, sharing knowledge and information and by embracing best practice and development opportunities.

For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack.

Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
• Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in Singapore, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in Singapore at the time of appointment, noting Austrade is unable to sponsor a work pass application.
• Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the role.

Closing date
Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 10 March 2024 (Singapore local time).

You must apply the position via this link:

https://austradejobs.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=A881A2C3-FF7C-2CC3-B3F5-DA622AF47920&CurATC=INT&CurBID=8B5941B9%2DD67D%2D4B0C%2D933D%2D9DB401353EDE&JobListID=156C4D33%2D2ED9%2DCC44%2D7960%2D6D6FDDD6B97B&jobsListKey=fd6b53b9%2D820e%2D42ec%2Db1b7%2D5d48afe9b849&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=49600700052&rmuh=909A4C7BC7B38163BC25E0942EB1CC5A2893B4F5

The role:

The Southeast Asia Business Exchange (SEABX) initiative was announced by the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum in Jakarta on 6 September as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. The strategy, developed by Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Mr Nicholas Moore AO, sets out a practical pathway to increase Australia’s two-way trade and investment with Southeast Asia.

SEABX will help Australian businesses amplify their trade growth in the region.

As part of the SEABX program, Austrade is looking for an experienced Business Development Director (BDD) to join the team in Singapore. The SEABX BDD will work with colleagues in Singapore, Australia, and across the region to:

• Drive awareness amongst Australian businesses of the opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry bodies, business councils, and chambers.
• Lead or support large, impactful trade missions to Singapore and work with teams in Australia to recruit suitable Australian businesses.
• Perform and coordinate aftercare services for participants in business missions in collaboration with our regional network.
• Work with the team in Australia to connect with the Southeast Asian business community in Australia.

Duties include:

• Implement SEABX strategies in Singapore across priority sectors by developing and managing relevant initiatives including missions and business-matching activities.
• Work with existing BDMs responsible for green economy, health and medtech, and digital technologies to advance Australian market priorities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with Australian and Singaporean businesses and other stakeholders.
• Deliver high quality and professional services to eligible Australian businesses including Austrade’s market-specific advice, connection, and support services.
• Undertake market research and analysis to identify market trends for existing and emerging business opportunities for Australian companies across industry sectors.
• Work collaboratively within the Austrade network to contribute to service delivery and achieve trade outcomes and uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct and Work Health & Safety (WHS) principles.

For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack. If you are having any issues with viewing the pack, please try using a different browser or email [email protected]

Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
• Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in Singapore, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in Singapore the time of appointment.
• Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the
role.

Closing date
Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday 25 February 2024, (Singapore time).

You must apply the position via this link:

https://austradejobs.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=DB58993C-4E91-1F14-BDE3-DA622B1054AA&CurATC=INT&CurBID=8B5941B9%2DD67D%2D4B0C%2D933D%2D9DB401353EDE&JobListID=156C4D33%2D2ED9%2DCC44%2D7960%2D6D6FDDD6B97B&jobsListKey=64b613ee%2D08ad%2D427b%2Dbdeb%2D9079064e8786&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=73682830076&rmuh=52FE01FF5AEDE5629AA105203036AFB55A29C977

The role:

The Southeast Asia Business Exchange initiative was announced by the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum in Jakarta on 6 September 2023 as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. The strategy, developed by Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Mr Nicholas Moore AO, sets out a practical pathway to increase Australia’s two-way trade and investment with Southeast Asia.

The Southeast Asia Business Exchange Team will support Australian exporters to enter, compete and grow in Southeast Asia. They will also support efforts to boost two-way trade. As part of the program, Austrade team members will:

• Seek to strengthen Southeast Asia literacy in the Australian business community including driving awareness of the opportunities in Southeast Asian markets to Australian business and consumers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners including industry bodies, business councils, and chambers.
• Recruit for and deliver sector specific business missions across the region in collaboration with partners.
• Perform and coordinate aftercare services for participants in business missions in collaboration with our regional network.

The Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Marketing Manager will play a crucial role in creating the commercial and policy outcomes for the program.

Duties include:

• Develop and implement Southeast Asia wide marketing strategies to raise awareness of the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy and commercial potential it forecasts both within Southeast Asia and Australia.
• Work with a regional team of marketing managers to amplify Southeast Asian wide messaging, find synergies and efficiencies as they as they localise the sectoral and market strategies included in the Southeast Asia Economic Strategy.
• Maximising promotional opportunities to support the success of business missions.
• Create content and new opportunities to raise SEA literacy and awareness of the commercial potential between Australia and Southeast Asia within the Australian business community.
• Partner with Australian based stakeholders to ensure regional content, insights and context is appropriately reflected in the Australian domestic marketing and communications campaign highlighting Southeast Asian exports to Australia.
• Deliver and report against key metrics to track strategic marketing outcomes.

For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack. If you are having any issues with viewing the pack, please try using a different browser or email [email protected]

Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
• Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in Singapore, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in Singapore at the time of appointment.
• Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the
role.

Closing date
Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 25 February 2024, (Singapore time).

Position Offered

This is a temporary project-based position, Project Coordinator (LE4), for three months (extendable depending on the project requirements) to onboard a new Contacts and Events system for the Australian High Commission.

The Australian High Commission Singapore is looking for someone to manage the migration of contacts data from a range of sources onto a new Salesforce based contacts and events system.

The position will be responsible for migrating data to the new system and consolidating the database, learning how to use it (training and support will be provided), then in turn sharing, training and documenting this for other key users across the High Commission.

Job Description

• Cleanse, update and migrate data from the existing contact lists into the new system.
• Work closely with the Australia team regarding the migration and functionality of the new system.
• Work with internal stakeholders at post to identify business needs and use of the new system.
• Become a master user of the system, with the ability to maintain, add and remove contacts and create invitations and events.
• Undertake the role of a trainer and system.
• Create SOPs on the regular system maintenance.
• Any ad-hoc duties as per assigned

Requirements

• Strong IT skills with demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office, particularly in Outlook, Word and Excel (Vlookup & Pivot Table), and data manipulation.
• Is detail-oriented and able to handle a range of inputs and large database.
• Independent, good organisational skills and ability to work with limited direction.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, a team player and able to manage and share information within the workplace.
• Sound judgement, including an ability to develop and interpret policies, guidelines, regulations, and other relevant material.
• Experience in Salesforce is not required, training will be provided on how to use this system.
• Able to start in short notice.

How to Apply

The High Commission will establish a Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) to assess applications, conduct interviews, check referees, and prepare a report for the delegate recommending the most suitable candidate.

Please provide a written one-page pitch on why you are the most suitable applicant. Applicants must write no more than 250 words. Please note that applications failing to comply will not be eligible.

Information from referees forms an important part of the selection process. Applicants should carefully select two referees who can speak in detail regarding their skills and suitability for the role. Details about the current position and relationship of each referee should be provided, along with email and mobile phone contact details.

Applicants are advised to carefully consider the selection criteria when preparing their application. Based on the information provided in applications received, the SAC will shortlist applicants for interview. Interviews are expected to take place February / March 2024.

Applications should include:

• Completed Job Application Pack

• One page pitch (maximum 250 words)

Applications should be submitted electronically to the website below or by post marked “Sensitive: Personal” to the following address:

Recruitment Manager

Australian High Commission

25 Napier Road

Singapore 258507

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. If you are not contacted within six weeks of the date of applications closing, you can consider your application unsuccessful. The selection process usually takes several weeks, and short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome.

Applications close midnight 7 February 2024.

For further details and information on how to apply, please visit our careers website at Career Opportunities (embassy.gov.au)