Australian High Commission
Singapore
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Career Opportunities

Australian High Commission Singapore

There are two categories of staff employed at the Australian High Commission, Singapore. They include Diplomats and Locally Engaged Staff.

Diplomats are posted to Singapore by the Australian Government to undertake specific roles that hold diplomatic responsibilities.

Locally Engaged Staff (LES) are recruited locally and support the roles of Australian Diplomats. LES are employed by the High Commission on either an ongoing basis or a short term (fixed term) temporary basis with High Commission-specific terms and conditions of employment.

Job opportunities are listed below, when available.

Please submit applications in MS Word or PDF formats

The following documents must accompany all applications when applying for vacancies at The Australian High Commission;

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Completed Application Pack

When applying for jobs at the Australian High Commission, Singapore, please refer to the following documents to assist with your application submission.

  1. The relevant job description for which you are applying.
  2. Guidelines to applying for a job with the Australian High Commission
  3. Application Pack

For more information on how recruitment at the Australian High Commission, Singapore is carried out, please click here: Recruitment at the Australian High Commission, Singapore.

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 following documents to [email protected]

  1. Completed Temporary Employment Register Application Form
  2. Latest CV with the employment history (MS Words or PDF format only)

Employment Opportunities - Locally Engaged Staff

Position currently open for recruitment: 1

Senior Policy and Research Officer

The Senior Research Officer (LE5: SGD5,793 - SGD6,270 per month) 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.

This position may be required to provide support to other roles and work outside of normal business hours.


DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

  • Maintain and deepen a current understanding of Singaporean Government policies and emerging issues of interest to Australia to inform reporting, strategies and discussions. 
  • Undertake research and analysis in order to provide advice, insights and briefings on key policy trends and drivers, and emerging themes related to government policy, business, and non-government stakeholders. 
  • In consultation with the Political Economic team, undertake horizon scanning to inform reporting and preparations, including in advance of high-level visits.
  • Lead regular briefings and information sessions on issues of interest, based on the research and analysis. 
  • Research and identify key stakeholders in Singapore across government, institutions, organisations and businesses that could benefit the objectives and to collaborate and engage with to inform research objectives and reporting on stakeholder views and trends.
  • Build, develop and maintain collaborative networks with external contacts including government officials, other missions, the private sector, civil society, thinktanks and academics.
  • Assist with identifying and coordinating policy forums/discussions/events for the High Commission and for visiting senior Australian officials, including the Prime Minister, Portfolio Ministers, other Ministers, and senior officials on issues of specific relevance to the position.

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:

  • A qualification in a relevant field is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Previous experience in a relevant field is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Demonstrated skills in building and managing productive working relations with contacts, and a proven ability to utilise networks (in-person and online).
  • High-level communication skills (including interpersonal, representation and report writing skills), particularly the ability to quickly and simply explain complex political and/or economic issues.
  • Very strong research and written communication skills, project management and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Singaporean Government policies and positions.

CLOSING DATE

Applications close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 20 March, 2024 (Singapore time).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the following documents to [email protected]

  1. Completed Application Pack
  2. Latest CV with the employment history (MS Words or PDF format only)