Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade : Research and Visits Officer (India)

- Non-ongoing, Full time - INR106,530 - Bengaluru, India 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 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 Position Under general direction, the Research and Visits Officer works to monitor and report on local political and economic developments in the region and to advance Australia’s interests with Indian state governments. The position also supports official visits and stakeholder engagement, including by identifying stakeholders, arranging meetings, preparing briefing material and coordinating follow-up. This position may also have thematic areas of responsibility identified as priorities within the Post including across Bengaluru Post’s states of accreditation (currently Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana) and engagement with major business houses. Employment conditions Subject to the successful completion of three months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be initially offered a two-year contract with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will be expected to commence duty within one month of being advised of the selection for the position. Commitment to diversity The Australian Consulate - General is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce. We are looking for people who share our values and who are as diverse as the community we serve. Contact Information All queries relating to job applications should be directed to ndliahcjobs@dfat.gov.au. Only candidates who complete their application online will be considered. Email applications are not accepted. Position description

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