Trade & Economic Officer

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 35,957,214 to VND 40,470,161

The Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking self-motivated and well-organised candidates to fill the full time Trade & Economic Officer (Australia-Vietnam Economic Engagement Strategy) position (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 for a 24-month period with a possibility of extension, and the Consulate will consider flexible work arrangements. The full-time monthly gross salary ranges from VND 35,957,214 to VND 40,470,161, depending on skills and experience.

For more information on the position, including the position selection criteria, please visit 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 Thursday 9 December 2021, 11:30 pm (HCMC time). Late applications will not be considered.

All position specific inquiries should be sent via email to [email protected].

THE AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER