Temporary Employment Register: Locally-Engaged Staff
Australian Embassy, Beijing
Senior Public Affairs Officer (please click here to download the job ad)
The position is based in the Public Affairs (PA) Section at the Australian Embassy in Beijing. The activities and programs of PA are underpinned by DFAT's Public Diplomacy Strategy. The successful candidate will understand China’s state and social media platforms, landscape and key influencers. They will be familiar with social media analytical and/or other relevant analytical tools, and be capable of producing communications products, and regular research and reports. The candidate will lead work to analyse perceptions and narratives on, and Australia’s presence in, China’s social media landscape. This work will help inform Australia’s strategic communications in China. The candidate will be required to present and use this analysis to help prepare and strengthen content for and engagement with Australian Embassy and Consulates’ social media accounts
Your application, written in English and addressed in the title ‘Application for Senior Public Affairs Officer+ your name’, must include:
- Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Maximum 500 words pitch outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job;
- Application form for Locally Engaged Staff employment
Applications and inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 17:00 on Saturday, 31 May 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received any contact within four weeks from the closing date