Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer

Summary

Foreign affairs and trade officers work on the policy and operational aspects of Australia's foreign policy and trade interests.

Duties & Tasks

Foreign affairs and trade officers may perform the following tasks:

  • provide policy advice on foreign affairs and trade issues to government ministers
  • keep the government informed about international strategic, political, economic and trade issues
  • advise on treaties and on matters of international law
  • promote the Department's cultural relations program, and environmental and human rights objectives
  • provide consular advice and passport services to Australian citizens
  • provide advice about the management and administration of the Department.

Working Conditions

Officers work for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and are located in Canberra, in other capital cities around Australia, or overseas in Australian diplomatic or consular missions.

Personal Requirements

  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • interest in Australian and international political and economic environments
  • strong conceptual and analytical ability
  • adaptability, flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness
  • good organisational skills
  • able to work as a part of a team
  • Australian citizenship.

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