Department of Foreign Agency Affairs and About the Australian Government’s Department of Trade Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Business The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Liaison and (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Title Consular Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, Officer – delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid ongoing program and helping Australian travellers and Australians Classification LE4 overseas. Political and Economic / The Department provides foreign, trade and development Sections policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also Consular works with other Australian government agencies to drive Services coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and Deputy Head Reports to bilateral interests. of Mission / (title) Consul the position CLP1,558,950 This position engages directly with Australian businesses, per universities and visitors. Plus Salary The key responsibilities of the position include, but are CLP155,000 not limited to: meal/transport allowance Support business outreach opportunities working in El Golf, Las conjunction with the Australian Trade Commission Location Condes, (Austrade) by engaging with the Australian Business community on Australia-Chile and Australian-Ecuador Santiago business issues, including supporting Austrade and the Embassy’s liaison with AustCham (Australia-Chile Chamber of Commerce). Support relationships between the Embassy and Australian education providers in Chile and Ecuador to develop support for their in country programs. Engage service providers to Australian citizens including tourism, airlines, accommodation and industries to better serve the Australian community in Chile and Ecuador. Manage and support the Embassy’s alumni engagement strategy including organising annual Australian Alumni awards, selection processes for professional development opportunities, masterclasses and other networking activities. Research and policy advice on political and security developments in Chile and Ecuador. Events management: lead on key Australian community events (Australia Day and ANZAC Day) including logistics, planning and service provider engagement.
Agency Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Title Business Liaison and Consular Officer – ongoing Classification LE4 Sections Political and Economic / Consular Services Reports to (title) Deputy Head of Mission / Consul Salary CLP1,558,950 per Plus CLP155,000 meal/transport allowance Location El Golf, Las Condes, Santiago About the Australian Government’s 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. the position This position engages directly with Australian businesses, universities and visitors. The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Support business outreach opportunities working in conjunction with the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) by engaging with the Australian Business community on Australia-Chile and Australian-Ecuador business issues, including supporting Austrade and the Embassy’s liaison with AustCham (Australia-Chile Chamber of Commerce). Support relationships between the Embassy and Australian education providers in Chile and Ecuador to develop support for their in country programs. Engage service providers to Australian citizens including tourism, airlines, accommodation and industries to better serve the Australian community in Chile and Ecuador. Manage and support the Embassy’s alumni engagement strategy including organising annual Australian Alumni awards, selection processes for professional development opportunities, masterclasses and other networking activities. Research and policy advice on political and security developments in Chile and Ecuador. Events management: lead on key Australian community events (Australia Day and ANZAC Day) including logistics, planning and service provider engagement.
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