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Updated 2025-02-18
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Research Officer (Industry and Science)【応募〆切:3/12】
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Australian Embassy Tokyo

Job Type Government/Public Sector - Government/Public Offices
Industry Government/Public Sector
Location Asia Japan Tokyo Minato

Job Description About the Position

This position in the Australian Embassy provides support primarily to the portfolio interests of DISR, and to a lesser extent, other Australian government agencies including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Austrade.

Under limited direction, the Research Officer provides timely and incisive research and analysis on Japan’s approach to critical and emerging technology, manufacturing, supply chains, innovation and science, and supports Australia’s engagement with Japan on these issues. As the position undertakes extensive liaison functions, proficient English and Japanese communication skills and the ability to successfully bridge Australian and Japanese work cultures is essential. This is a busy position that covers a wide range of evolving issues. There will be substantial autonomy in setting work objectives and determining the strategies required to meet these objectives. Given the wide variety of issues covered by the role, flexibility and adaptability are key requirements.

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Application deadline: March 12th.
Company Info About the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) The role of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) is to drive Australian growth and job creation. DISR plays a central role in supporting the Australian government’s economic agenda through ensuring Australian firms are well positioned to grasp the opportunities presented by technological change and global economic growth. The department also helps people navigate these changes by ensuring policies and programs pave the way for businesses to create jobs across all parts of the economy.
Working Hours Hours of Work:
Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The ability to work outside of these hours on occasion is also necessary, including on weekends.
Non-standard hours worked will be offset by overtime payments, flexible leave time or time off in
lieu.
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Requirements
Qualifications/Experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Background in the industry, innovation, science and technology sectors is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of Japanese and Australian government and business practices.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English and Japanese:
• Japanese language skills: minimum of JLPT level 2 or equivalent.
• English language skills: above TOIEC 980 points or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret and translate between Japanese and English is desirable
• Ability to draft a range of reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to undertake research and analysis and demonstrate sound judgement in providing advice and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain effective internal and external networks and represent Australian interests.
• Ability to work under limited direction in an Australian team environment, as well as the ability to work independently.
English Level Fluent (TOEIC 865-)
Japanese Level Fluent(JLPT Level 1 or N1)
Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 7000K - JPY 7500K   
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Description
Basic salary: ¥ 622,954 monthly
Holidays Leave:
Recreation leave: up to 20 days per year (this is on an accrual basis); and
Personal leave: up to 15 days per year (includes sick leave, carer’s leave, etc.).
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Period
Length of contract:
Three-year contract with potential to be made permanent.
Nearest Station 6 minutes walk from Azabu-Juban Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
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