The role:

·         Written and verbal communication, both in-person and via telephone, with Czech, Australian and New Zealand stakeholders. Leading official correspondence with economic departments, associations, chambers of commerce and companies.

·         Organisation of projects of economic diplomacy (business missions, participation at trade fairs, presentation of companies, marketing activities).

·         Searching for useful contacts and information to support Czech export and investment intentions incl. cooperation in the field of research and development.

·         Providing of sectorial reports, economic articles, and news articles to publish.

·         Providing of macroeconomic reports.

·         Processing multimedia (e.g. photographs and filming videos and their postproduction and presentation on the Embassy’s website and social networks).

·         Supportive tasks and administration related to the operation of the Commercial and Economic Section.

 

Requirements:

·         Excellent communicative abilities including:

    ->    Outstanding knowledge of English - both spoken and written (ideally at the level of a native speaker).

    ->    Knowledge of the Czech language both written and spoken will be an advantage. 

·         Interest in the Czech Republic and Australia.

·         Education with a focus on Economics is an advantage.

·         Knowledge of the Australian economy and business.

·         Active approach to completing tasks and flexibility – including the ability to occasionally work outside normal working hours (with compensation).

·         Excellent knowledge of work with computers and experience creating multimedia content for social networks (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

·         Clean criminal record in both Australia and the Czech Republic.

·         The applicant must meet the immigration requirements for long-term stay and full-time work in Australia – i.e. long-term visa (not a student or Work and Holiday visa), permanent residency, or Australian citizenship.

 

Where:

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Canberra, 8 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley, ACT 2606

Start date:

Expected start date is 1st September 2024

Annual salary:

79 800 AUD (gross)

Those interested in working at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Canberra should send their structured CV along with a cover letter in English as soon as possible to the following email address: milan.vagner@mzv.gov.cz . Applications close on 31 July 2024.

Short-listed applicants will be invited to undergo an interview, where they will be provided with further details.