Political, Economic, Communications and Public Diplomacy Team Intern - Open
We are recruiting an intern to join the Australian Embassy’s Political, Economic, Communications and Public Diplomacy team from 9 March to 10 July 2026. This will be an opportunity to get broad experience across the Embassy’s policy and public diplomacy work. Under general direction, the successful applicant will help in the preparation and implementation of Embassy public diplomacy events, prepare briefings and reports, monitor the press and support the Australian Embassy’s social media engagement.
Position Information
Classification: Intern
Salary: Meal and transport allowance of CLP 188,325 per month.
Section: Political, Economic, Communications and Public Diplomacy team
Reports to: Deputy Head of Mission
Period of Duty: From 9 March to 10 July 2026.
For more information: see attached Position Description
Application Deadline
Sunday 15 February 2026, 23:59 hours
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How to Apply
Your application must include the following two documents (in English):
- A current two-page Curriculum Vitae in English, including at least two referees (Note: The Selection Advisory Committee may contact referees at any stage of the recruitment process, including on application).
- A 400 word pitch in English outlining areas where the Australian Embassy should engage with the incoming Chilean government and how you would use your skills, experience and qualifications to support this.
Email your submission to [email protected] with the subject in the following format:
Applicant Name - Senior Policy Officer
e.g. "John A. Citizen – Senior Policy Officer"
Late applications are generally not considered.
In line with Embassy policy, individual feedback on applications is available only to interviewed applicants.
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Eligibility
To be eligible to work at the Australian Embassy in Santiago de Chile, the successful applicant will require:
- A clean police background check (Certificado de Antecedentes in Spanish);
- Demonstrate that you have health insurance;
- If a non-Chilean national, a valid work permit/visa; and
- Successfully complete the Embassy Probity Check and sign a Declaration of Secrecy statement.
NOTE: The Embassy will not be able to assist applicants to secure a visa beyond providing an offer of employment. Applicants from Australia are encouraged to apply though the Embassy will not cover relocation costs. This is a short-term role only.