For a list of current vacancies at Australian Diplomatic Missions in the United States, Canada, Colombia, and Trinidad and Tobago, and to apply, please click here. Jobs specifically related to the Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations will be listed below.
Research Officer
The Research Officer works under limited direction, informs policy development and promotes Australia's political interests at the United Nations in New York, through attending and reporting on UN meetings, and representing Australia and advocating for Australian positions at the UN and with other missions. The role monitors and reports on various country-specific and thematic issue files, and provides recommendations on opportunities to advance Australia’s interests.
Further information on the role, including the application process, is available on the DFAT careers hub.
Public Diplomacy Adviser
The Public Diplomacy Adviser works under the broad direction of the Deputy Head of Mission to manage the day-to-day public affairs and communications activities of the Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations. The role is primarily responsible for public affairs, events management, communications activities and media liaison duties, and will also carry out other duties and functions as required to support public diplomacy programs and activities in the Mission. The role of public diplomacy is to build, maintain and enhance public and stakeholder perception of Australia’s brand and reputation within the United Nations and the Mission’s jurisdiction.
Further information on the role, including the application process, is available on the DFAT careers hub.