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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is inviting applications for a Public Diplomacy Manager which is a full-time position, classified at Level 6 (LE6). The closing date for applications is Monday, 13 January 2020, 4.30pm (Bangkok time).

A Position Description which also sets out specific skills and other specifications is attached.

How to Apply

For any application to be ELIGIBLE and therefore considered, it must include the following:

Please send your application to the Embassy's recruitment email address.

Please name the email subject ‘Application for LE6 Public Diplomacy Manager – [insert first name and last name]’. For example, Application for LE6 Public Diplomacy Manager – Ittipol Smith.

Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at the Embassy's recruitment email address.

Selection Criteria

Important Notice: Applicants must provide a brief written Statement of Claims to show their suitability. The Statement of Claims forms the most important part of the application, as this information, together with the resume, will be used to shortlist applicants for further consideration for the vacancy. There is no need for a covering letter.

In addressing each criterion please ensure that you provide example(s) based on previous experience where available, to demonstrate your capability.

Contract Conditions:

Position:

Public Diplomacy Manager

Work Level Classification: 

LE 6

Commencement Salary:

THB 82,681 per month

Department:

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Date of Commencement:

As soon as possible

Employment Period:

Two years and six months

Probationary Period:

Three months

Place of Work:

Australian Embassy, Bangkok

Employment will be subject to a satisfactory medical and police/security checks. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of the police checks which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any country where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any country where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for police check in any country other than Thailand will be met by the successful candidate.

For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand, including visa fees, are the employee’s responsibility. The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee requesting a Thai visa and permit to stay.  It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they are compliant with immigration regulations.

The Embassy is unable to assist with Thai Visa matters in relation to the spouse or partner or family members of an employee. Prospective applicants are advised to check their eligibility for a visa - and investigate living conditions and costs.

Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.

Position Description

AGENCY

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

POSITION NUMBER

BK08025

POSITION TITLE

Public Diplomacy Manager

CLASSIFICATION

LE6

SECTION

Public Diplomacy Unit

REPORTS TO (TITLE)

Counsellor (Political and Economic)

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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.

About the position

With limited direction, the Public Diplomacy Manager works to established policies and procedures to provide strategic management and leadership of the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Unit.  This involves close coordination between Embassy agencies and key stakeholders to maximise public diplomacy and media opportunities.

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, develop and implement the Embassy’s public diplomacy strategies and programs, in consultation with Counsellor (Political and Economic) and other Embassy staff, which promote Australia’s economic, creative and cultural, sporting, innovation and science and education assets.
• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, including community organisations, senior and middle management, government officials, private sector representatives, international and regional organisations.
• Manage a team providing outputs with accountability for compliance, financial and risk management.
• Manage relationships with media contact to achieve work area and department goals.
• Contribute to issues management by anticipating problems and providing accurate and specialised advice on public diplomacy and media matters.
• Produce a range of high quality written materials and policy advice including briefing, correspondence, proposals, presentations, speeches and minutes to inform activity progress, emerging issues and key risks.
• Plan and execute public diplomacy events including coordinating activities with other Australian Embassies in the region.
• Initiate and manage the design and production of public diplomacy communication materials and marketing campaigns for events.
• Working closely with Embassy staff, plan and implement activities to engage with Australian Alumni and Australia scholars under the New Colombo Plan.

Qualifications/Experience

• At least five years’ work experience in a relevant area, including public relations, media, marketing or public diplomacy.
• Fluent oral and written English communication skills, including an ability to draft high-quality speeches and social media posts, and strong Thai language skills.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with media, including social media and production of marketing material.
• Experience with managing people, building and maintaining effective and influential networks.
• Experience coordinating and delivering well-organised events.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of the Microsoft suite of software products.
• Experience building and maintaining a wide range of relevant contacts and supporting databases.
• Experience with graphic design and videography is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with or knowledge / familiarity with Australia is be desirable but not essential.