Trade and Economic Officer (Australia – Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy) (Australian Embassy)

EXPECTED VACANCY – AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL HO CHI MINH CITY

TRADE & ECONOMIC OFFICER (AUSTRALIA – VIETNAM ENHANCED ECONOMIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY) PN HCHI087 – LE 5

Monthly salary range: VND 37,755,076 to VND 42,493,670

The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking self-motivated and well-organised candidate to fill the full time Trade and Economic Officer (Australia – Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy) (LE5)

Working for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Trade & Economic Officer will oversee the management of one or more activities under the EEES. This will involve contributing to the design and implementation of programs, provision of policy advice and reporting, maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders, and coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities.

The successful applicant will be offered an initial contract to the end of June 2024 with a possibility of extension subject to program funding. The Consulate will consider flexible work arrangements. The full-time monthly gross salary ranges from VND 37,755,076 to VND 42,493,670, depending on skills and experience.

Further details on the position description and selection criteria can be found in the Applicant Information Pack at the “Careers” page under current job vacancies at the Australian Consulate-General website at: https://hcmc.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hchi/Careers.html.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted through the online portal and not be sent via email. Information on how to apply for the job can be found in the “Careers” page under current job vacancies at the Australian Consulate-General website: https://hcmc.vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hchi/Careers.html. Applicants should complete a maximum 650 words pitch outlining the applicant’s abilities and directly addressing each point of the selection criteria (no more than two pages typed). The selection process will be strictly merit-based. Applications that do not address each selection criteria will not be considered. Lodgement of online applications are due on Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 11:30 pm (Vietnam time). Late applications will not be considered.

All position specific inquiries should be sent via email to hrhubmanilarecruitment@dfat.gov.au.

THE AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER