Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
Foreign affairs and trade officers work on the policy and operational aspects of Australia's foreign policy and trade interests.
Officers work for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and are located in Canberra, in other capital cities around Australia, or overseas in Australian diplomatic or consular missions.
Foreign affairs and trade officers may perform the following tasks:
- provide policy advice on foreign affairs and trade issues to government ministers
- keep the government informed about international strategic, political, economic and trade issues
- advise on treaties and on matters of international law
- promote the Department's cultural relations program, and environmental and human rights objectives
- provide consular advice and passport services to Australian citizens
- provide advice about the management and administration of the Department.
Specialisations:
When based in embassies or consulates overseas, officers may perform the following tasks:
- prepare political and economic analyses
- undertake representations and negotiations related to Australia's foreign policy and trade interests
- undertake duties associated with the administration of an overseas mission
- assist in preparations for ministerial and official visits
- participate in cultural and community information activities, including press relations
- assist in implementing aid programs
- handle enquiries and representations on behalf of Australian authorities
- represent Australia at international meetings
- undertake consular work, including assisting Australians in need
- issue passports and manage related requests.
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- interest in Australian and international political and economic environments
- strong conceptual and analytical ability
- adaptability, flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness
- good organisational skills
- able to work as a part of a team
- Australian citizenship.
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