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New position available with Australian Trade and Investment Commission

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission - Austrade - is the Australian Government's trade and investment agency. With over 80 offices around the world, we are a globally focused and inclusive employer who invests in our people.To read more about Austrade please go to https://www.austrade.gov.au/about/about.

We are now recruiting an Investment Director to join Austrade's Stockholm team, located at the Australian Embassy. The position requires a highly motivated senior team member with experience in foreign direct investment (FDI) and international business development.

The Investment Director will be part of a small team attracting game-changing FDI to Australia, supporting strategic industries and bolstering our world-class research and development - strengthening supply chains, creating local jobs and boosting Australia's economy.

Duties include:
. Proactively identify, target and work closely with potential corporate investors in Nordic and Baltic countries to secure new foreign direct investment for Australia. This will involve the proactive identification of potential investors based on Australian opportunities, company and market analyses, presentation of tailored information on industry capability and articulating the commercial benefits of investing in Australia.
. Develop, maintain and support extensive senior level industry networks and stakeholders in Nordics, Baltics and Australia. This will include other Australian government agencies and State government offices, as well as in-market key government agencies, regulatory bodies, industry associations, regional development groups and professional service providers.
. The role also can also involve assisting Australian companies seeking to do business with and/or establish operations in the Nordic and Baltic region.

Please see job description for further responsibilities and what you will need to be successful.

Role requirements:

1. Minimum Bachelor Level relevant tertiary qualification (for example, but not limited to, International Business/Economics/Marketing or Industry-related disciplines).
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in investment attraction, international business development or a similar role.
3. Industry knowledge in one or more of Austrade's priority sectors: Advanced Manufacturing and Space, Agri-food, Circular Economy, Digital Technologies, Energy, Health Industries, Mining & Resources.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:

. Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in Stockholm, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in Sweden at the time of appointment.
. Language - the successful candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English and Swedish.
. Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening process and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the role.

Type of employment: full-time, fixed 18 months contract
Closing date for applications: 11.30 pm local time on Sunday 10 October 2021

For more information about this role and to apply please open the URL link under Information om ansökan. Visa mindre

Are you interested in diplomacy and international relations?

Applications are now open for the position of Policy and Research Officer at the Australian Embassy in Stockholm. Reporting to the Australian Ambassador, you would provide research, analysis, policy advice and reporting to advance Australia's interests in Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Estonia. You would also support the Embassy's public diplomacy engagement, including social media and the design, planning and delivery of public diplomacy activities.

If you have strong professional and academic experience in a relevant field such as politics, economics, business or international relations; excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swedish; and an ability to be creative, show initiative and work in a small team - then we're interested in hearing from you.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2020

For more information on the Australian Embassy in Stockholm, visit https://sweden.embassy.gov.au/.


About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia's security, enhancing Australia's prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia's pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.


About the Australian Embassy in Stockholm

The Australian Embassy in Stockholm is responsible for advancing Australia`s interests with Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Estonia, and for providing Australians resident in or visiting these countries with consular and passport services.


About the position

Under general direction, the Policy & Research Officer is responsible for providing research, analysis, policy advice and reporting relevant to Australia's interests in Sweden, Finland, Latvia, and Estonia. The position also supports the Embassy's public diplomacy engagement and provides translating and interpreting support.

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

.Provide high-quality and timely research, analysis, policy advice and reporting relevant to Australia's interests in Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Estonia, including on political, economic, foreign policy and security issues.

.Develop and maintain a wide range of relationships with contacts in government, academia, the media, and the NGO and private sectors.

.Represent the Embassy at meetings, seminars and workshops, and report on issues and outcomes.

.Monitor media sources and prepare comprehensive summaries of key new items and developments.

.Provide English-Swedish translating and interpreting support as required.

.Support the Embassy's public diplomacy engagement, including social media content and the design, planning and delivery of public diplomacy activities.

.During periods of absence, provide executive support as required to the Head of Mission.

.Assist with the organisation and delivery of visits to and from Australia.

.Contribute to the supervision of junior staff, including interns.


Qualifications/Experience

.Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

.High-level research and analytical skills, and an ability to produce high-quality written work in English.

.Strong interpersonal, representational and networking skills.

.An ability to show initiative, prioritise, manage time effectively, meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.

.Demonstrated ability to translate and interpret between English and Swedish.

.A solid understanding of Sweden's government, economy, society, and international policies and priorities would be an advantage.

.Knowledge and understanding of international issues relevant to Australia would be an advantage.


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your online application by midnight on Sunday 26 January. Your application should include:

.a CV/resume (preferably not more than two pages) providing details of your qualifications and professional experience; and

.a written statement (not more than 750 words) setting out your claims to the position and the below selection criteria


SELECTION CRITERIA

In your written statement (not more than 750 words), you must include succinct, high-level and relevant examples that support your claims against the following criteria:

1.Strong research, policy and analytical skills

2.Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Swedish.

3.Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to work productively within a small team.

4.An ability to be creative, show initiative, exercise sound judgment and work with autonomy.

5.Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a wide range of relationships with contacts in public sectors such as government, academia, the media, and the NGO and private sectors Visa mindre

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance
the interests of Australiaand Australians internationally. This involves
strengtheningAustralia's security, enhancing Australia's prosperity, delivering
an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australian
travellers and Australians overseas.
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to
the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government
agencies to drive coordination of Australia's pursuit of global, regional and
bilateral interests.

About the Australian Embassy in Stockholm
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm is responsible for advancing Australia' s
bilateral interests with Sweden, Finland, Latvia and Estonia, and for providing
Australians resident in orvisitingthese countries with consular and passport
services.

About the Position
This position is a mixed duties position, which undertakes a range of administrative
tasks, including Property Assistant, who works in consultation with the Office
Manager to oversee the efficient and effective management of the Embassy's
property portfolio and management responsibilities and Receptionist.
The position also undertakes the role of Local Area Network Administrator (LANA),
which provides ICT support to users within the Embassy. The position is also
the official Driver for the Australian Embassy, who is responsible for providing safe,
secure and reliable transport for all staff and maintaining the Embassy's official vehicles.
The position is also the Receptionist for the Chancery.
Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the key responsibilities of the position
include, but are not limited to:
. Assisting in property management as required. E.g. managing cleaners and coordinating maintenance at the Chancery or Australian personnel residences
. As Receptionist, manage the main switchboard telephone, direct calls and respond to telephone and e-mail enquiries and control public access to the Chancery
. Provide ICT support as follows:
. Undertake Local Area Network Administrator (LANA) duties including, maintenance of Satin Low network, telephone system, user accounts and connection issues in consultation with Regional Technical Officers in London and Canberra
. Assist with the management of all ICT Assets, hardware and software, including security systems and handsets and provide support
. Prepare the weekly Diplomatic Mail to be couriered
. Maintain office supplies and coordinate stationery purchases
. Collect and deliver mail and other correspondence daily
. Provide assistance with official functions and events as required
. Drive the Head of Mission, other staff, officials and visitors as required
. Maintain official vehicles in clean, sound conditions, by arranging regular services and maintenance
. Maintain records and respond to any vehicle incidents, malfunctions or deficiencies in accordance with departmental policies and guidelines.
. During times of absence this position will back-up the Ambassador's Executive Assistant & the Passport Manager
Qualifications/Experience
. Sound written and oral communication skills and an ability to translate and interpret between English and Swedish
. Demonstrated client service skills
. Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
. Excellent organisational and self-management skills, and the ability to work flexibly, both in a small team as well as independently - initiative is essential
. High level of initiative and ability to work independently within a small team
. Capacity to exercise discretion and judgement
Essential
. Only candidates currently living in Stockholm will be considered
. Valid Swedish Driver's license
The position requires work outside standard business hours. The occupant of the position is required to work flexibly with the Embassy's driving staff in coordinating working hours to enable full coverage of official representative activities.

SELECTION CRITERIA
A. Evidence of previous driving experience, and demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate etiquette and protocol. Including, possession of a valid Swedish drivers licence. Demonstrated knowledge of traffic regulations and local traffic conditions. Excellent knowledge of roads and routes in Stockholm and ability to use GPS navigation equipment.
B. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to facilitate and promote effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
C. Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
D. Ability to work effectively with other team members in a busy, processing environment by demonstrating flexibility, reliability, adaptability, initiative and resourcefulness. Visa mindre