Location: Australian Embassy, Beijing
Level: LE7 (Expat), annual salary range RMB267,688
Status: Full-time contract position
Commencement date: ASAP

Job Description

The Australian Embassy in Beijing seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacancy of Senior Public Affairs and Culture Officer. The position reports to the Counsellor (Public Affairs and Culture). Travel within China will be required. Main duties will include:

Advising and assisting Australian cultural organisations to mount cultural events or establish cultural relationships in China.
Arranging cultural events for the Embassy.
Supporting implementation of the Year of Australian Culture in China (2010-11) and related activities.
Managing the Embassy's on-going film and literary promotional activities.
Preparing reports and publicity materials for Embassy events.
Monitoring developments in the Australian and Chinese arts industries.
Assisting the Embassy's public affairs and media program.
Occasional translation and interpreting tasks.

How to apply: Please refer to the Embassy website (www.china.embassy.gov.au). Applications should include a CV and supporting statement addressing the Selection Criteria, and details for two referees.

Detailed Selection Criteria will be posted on the Embassy website. Key attributes will include the ability to organise major cultural and other events, knowledge of Australian and Chinese cultural scenes, excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills, and a high level of fluency in Mandarin Chinese.

Closing date: close of business 31 January 2010 (please refer to the Embassy website for updates). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Inquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.china.embassy.gov.au