The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Australia represents German interests in Australia and several Pacific Island States. As such, it offers an attractive and unique workplace for its employees in the diplomatic suburb of Yarralumla, ACT.

The German Embassy Canberra is seeking a Assistant Desk Officer / Adviser (m/f/d) in the areas of Politics and Protocol - full time position (38 hours per week) - starting in March 2025.

Further Information about the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Australia can be found online at www.australia.diplo.de.

The main job tasks of this position are:

• Supporting the work of the Embassy's Policy Unit with a focus on Pacific Island States (Papua Newguinea, Vanuatu, Nauru, Solomon Islands)

• Bilateral and multilateral cooperation projects, climate policy and humanitarian aid

• Supporting the preparation and organization of delegation trips from Germany and trips of the Ambassador and Deputy

• Protocol tasks

• Preparation of contributions for speeches and reports on political topics

• Forwarding communications from the German government to the Australian government and the governments of the Pacific island states

• Processing travel and safety advisories as well as citizen inquiries

Qualifications and skills required for this position:

• Completed German or Australian university degree, preferably with a focus on political or regional sciences

• If possible, professional experience in administrative, academic and/or business areas

• good knowledge of German and English (oral and written) • Communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to work and good organizational skills

• IT knowledge of common office applications • accommodating demeanor in an intercultural environment

The position is initially limited to 12 months with a subsequent possibility of extension.

The work contract is based on local law and will be as per the standard contract terms of the German missions in Australia. The salary is based on the salary scheme for locally employed staff of the German missions in Australia. It is comparable to level 5-1 in the APS.

Candidates who are not Australian citizens must already have a valid Australian visa with work permit, sponsorship by the Embassy is not possible.

Written applications along with the customary documents (detailed CV, letter of motivation, copy of diplomas/degrees, references, copy of passport, non-Australians: copy of Australian visa/work permit) can be submitted by e-mail only (all attachments in .pdf format, max. size 10 MB) by 10 February 2025 at the latest to

vw-1@canb.diplo.de

Only complete applications will be considered. Selection interviews are expected to take place in February / March 2025. Only applicants who are invited to an interview will receive a notification. We regret that we are unable to refund travel expenses arising from interviews.

After a successful selection process, a medical examination by the Embassy’s cooperating physician and the Health Division of the Federal Foreign Office is required as proof of health suitability prior to employment.

In addition, willingness to undergo a security clearance is a prerequisite for employment. Your cooperation will be expected.

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