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Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
Alternative Titles:
Diplomat
Foreign affairs and trade officers work on the policy and
operational aspects of Australia's foreign policy and trade
interests.
Officers work for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade, and are located either in Canberra, in other
capital cities around Australia or overseas in Australian
diplomatic or consular missions.
A foreign affairs and trade officer 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 to members of the public
- provide advice about the management and administration
of the Department.
When based in embassies or consulates overseas, officers
may perform the following tasks:
- prepare political and economic analyses
- undertake negotiations related to Australia's foreign
policy and trade interests
- undertake duties associated with the administration of
an overseas mission
- assist in preparations for ministerial and official
visits
- participate in cultural and community information
activities, including press relations
- assist in implementing aid programs
- handle enquiries and representations on behalf of
Australian authorities
- represent Australia at international meetings
- undertake consular work (e.g. issuing passports).
Required Skills - Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- an interest in the Australian and international
political and economic environments
- strong conceptual and analytical ability
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- adaptability, flexibility, initiative and
resourcefulness
- well organised
- able to work as a part of a team
- sensitive to cultural differences
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