Assistant to Cultural Affairs - Embassy of Japan

Assistant to Cultural Affairs - Embassy of Japan(Full Time position)　

The Embassy of Japan in Australia is seeking a well-organised, responsible and creative person for the role of Assistant to Information and Cultural Affairs.

Major duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Handle the Embassy’s official social media accounts including drafting posts and editing photo and video content
• Update and maintain the Embassy’s website 
• Speech writing in English
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, such as media and tertiary institutions
• Promote Japan and Japanese government activities at public events, such as festivals, seminars, exchange fairs, and schools
• Organise events, including school visits, seminars, symposiums, cultural exchange events, and invitation programs to Japan
• Manage public inquiries relating to the Embassy’s Information and Cultural Section business (face-to-face, phone, and email) 
• Provide support to Japanese delegations visiting Australia 
• Undertake Master of Ceremony duties at Embassy events
• Assist with the Information and Cultural Section’s day-to-day activities

Requirements for this position include:

• Must have Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a similar visa to work in Australia
• Bachelor’s degree (a degree in communications and/or experience in digital marketing is preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience in English 
• Comprehensive computer skills to support and maintain the Embassy website and social media accounts and undertake digital editing tasks
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• The ability to multitask, work under pressure, organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated capacity to promote Embassy work ethics
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervision and direction

It would also be advantageous if the applicant has:

• Experience handling official social media accounts for organisations promoting public awareness of its policies and activities  
• Experience taking photos with a DSLR and using digital photo and video editing software (Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements)
• Japanese language ability is desired but not essential for applying for this position. 
• Experience working in a Japanese office environment and an understanding of Japanese cultural sensitivities
   

NOTES:

A starting salary will be calculated commensurate with experience based on the salary scale of the Embassy.

For further information regarding this position, please contact the Embassy’s Information and Cultural Section on cultural@cb.mofa.go.jp  Due to the high number of applications expected, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should be submitted through seek.com by 7th April, 2024.