AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
BEIJING
VACANCY
Research and Administration Officer, Level 5
The Australian Embassy is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified to fill the position of Research and Administration Officer, Industry. The position will be offered at LE5 level, annual remuneration for this position is RMB131,382 (plus employer social security payments) or a salary equivalent for an expatriate.
Please see the attached for the duty statement and selection criteria. We are seeking high quality written applications. Your application should include a cover letter, CV and statement of claims directly addressing the selection criteria. All applicants should provide detailed contact information for two referees.
The application period will close on 2 May 2014.
Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Section of the Australian Embassy, Beijing at: [email protected] .
Please note that only applicants short-listed for interview will receive a written reply. Thank you for your understanding and your interest in working at the Australian Embassy.
Please note for operational reasons the position of Senior Research and Program Officer, Level 8 has been withdrawn.
INDUSTRY SECTION
Duty Statement
Post: BEIJING Level: LE5
Position No: 10634, Research and Administration Officer
Provide support for the Industry section, including but not limited to:
1. Conduct research and monitor media and other official reporting on topics related to the Industry portfolio (including resources, energy, science, vocational education and training, and anti-dumping)
2. Manage section finances, including processing payments and tracking and forecasting expenditure against section budgets
3. Maintain section databases
4. Coordinate travel and other logistical arrangements
5. Support the senior research officers with preparations and logistics for high-level visits, translating and research tasks as required
6. Other duties to support the work of the section and embassy.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Research and Administration Officer
(Australian Embassy, Industry Section)
Position No. 10634 LE5
A. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written) in English and Mandarin (essential).
B. Sound judgement and analytical skills. Experience managing finances is desirable.
C. Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and prioritise a busy workload and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
D. Well-developed Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Experience with Microsoft Access is desirable.