Research and Communications Officer/Interpreter

EXPECTED VACANCY – AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL
HO CHI MINH CITY

RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER/INTERPRETER
PN HCHI013 – LE 4
Monthly salary range: VND 29,838,677 to VND 33,583,694

The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking self-motivated and well-organised candidate to fill the full time Research and Communications Officer/Interpreter position (LE4).

Working for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Research and Communications Officer/ Interpreter will provide research to support the Australian Consulate-General’s priorities in Vietnam, and assist in the development and management of stakeholder networks. The successful applicant should have demonstrated experience in providing research and analysis on issues in English and working in communications including digital communications.

The successful applicant will be offered an initial contract for a 12-month period with an option to renew the contract for another 6 to 12 months, and the Consulate will consider flexible work arrangements. The full-time monthly gross salary rates depending on skills and experience are:

• Base salary range: VND 29,838,677 to VND 33,583,694
• Pro rata Tet Bonus: VND 2,486,557 to VND 2,798,642

Further details on the position description and selection criteria can be found in the Applicant Information Pack at the “Careers - Current Job Vacancies” on the Australian Consulate-General website at:
https://hcmc.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hchi/Careers.html.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted through the online portal and not be sent via email. Information on how to apply for the job can be found in the “Careers” page under current job vacancies on the Australian Consulate-General website: https://hcmc.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hchi/Careers.html. Applicants should complete a maximum 650 words pitch outlining the applicant’s abilities and directly addressing each point of the selection criteria (no more than two pages typed). The selection process will be strictly merit-based. Applications that do not address each selection criteria will not be considered. Lodgement of online applications are due on Monday 18 April 2022, 11:30 pm (Vietnam time). Late applications will not be considered.

All position specific inquiries should be sent via email to [email protected].

THE AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER