Embassy of Australia
Chile
Ecuador

Job Opportunities

Research and Program Officer 

The Research and Program Officer works to support Counsellor - Agriculture to maintain and improve trade of agricultural products between Australia and Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay. Also working to strengthen bilateral agriculture relationships with key countries regionally through facilitating policy discussions, undertaking research and analysis, coordinating meetings and visits, supporting management of capacity building and cooperation activities.

 

Position Information 

Classification: LE4

Salary: CLP 2,144,662 per month (Plus CLP 188,325 meal/transport allowance)

Section: Agriculture

Reports to: Counsellor Agriculture

 

Position Description

 

Application Deadline

Sunday 17 November 2024, 23:59 hours

 

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How to Apply

Your application must include the following two documents:

  1. A current Curriculum Vitae, including at least two referees (Note: The Selection Advisory Commitee may contact referees at any stage of the recruitment process, including on application). 
  2. Applicants must answer each question (in English or Spanish) within a 300 word limit. 

Email your submission to [email protected] with subject in the following format:

                         Applicant Name - Position Title

                         e.g. "John A. Citizen - Property and Procurement 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; 
  • 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. The employee’s appointment will be subject to a four-month probation period.