Australian High Commission
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Career Opportunities

Australian High Commission Singapore

There are two categories of staff employed at the Australian High Commission, Singapore. They include Diplomats and Locally Engaged Staff.

Diplomats are posted to Singapore by the Australian Government to undertake specific roles that hold diplomatic responsibilities.

Locally Engaged Staff (LES) are recruited locally and support the roles of Australian Diplomats. LES are employed by the High Commission on either an ongoing basis or a short term (fixed term) temporary basis with High Commission-specific terms and conditions of employment.

Job opportunities are listed below, when available.

Please submit applications in MS Word or PDF formats

The following documents must accompany all applications when applying for vacancies at The Australian High Commission;

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Completed Application Pack

When applying for jobs at the Australian High Commission, Singapore, please refer to the following documents to assist with your application submission.

  1. The relevant job description for which you are applying.
  2. Guidelines to applying for a job with the Australian High Commission
  3. Application Pack

For more information on how recruitment at the Australian High Commission, Singapore is carried out, please click here: Recruitment at the Australian High Commission, Singapore.

Temporary Employment Register

The Australian High Commission, Singapore maintains a Temporary Employment Register, which is used to fill short-term vacancies. The Temporary Employment Register (TER) is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for temporary, non-ongoing employment at the Australian High Commission (AHC). The TER enables us to temporarily employ appropriately highly skilled, motivated and experienced individuals at short notice for short - term (fixed term) contracts (up to 6 months).

Temporary employment opportunities arise from time to time for a number of different reasons including:

  • When permanent staff members in extended leave
  • During the period prior to filling a vacancy; or
  • To manage specific short term projects

NOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES

  • The process involves but not limited to the declarations of the code of conduct, code of secrecy, etc.
  • Only candidates being shortlisted considered for a position will be contacted
  • Placement on the temporary employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the following documents to [email protected]

  1. Completed Temporary Employment Register Application Form
  2. Latest CV with the employment history (MS Words or PDF format only)

Employment Opportunities - Locally Engaged Staff

Position currently open for recruitment: 2

PROJECT COORDINATOR (Tentative contract end date: 30 June 2027)

ABOUT THE COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION (CSIRO)

CSIRO is Australia’s national science agency. We solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Find out more about our ground-breaking work at: https://www.csiro.au/en/

CSIRO plays a critical role in the Australian Government’s commitment to collaborate with ASEAN members to enhance regional security and prosperity. As the headquarters of CSIRO’s Southeast Asia team, the CSIRO Office based at the Australian High Commission in Singapore is working to connect great Australian innovations to high growth markets and create long-lasting collaborative networks to address shared challenges.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Project Coordinator (LE4: SGD 4,955 - SGD 5,363 per month) supports the CSIRO Southeast Asia (SEA) team with office administration, project management and relationship building activities to advance the objectives of the CSIRO and the Australian Government.  The position also includes delegation management, official visit coordination and provision of general administrative support.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Support the Director in the day-to-day operations of the CSIRO SEA team including, provision of general administrative support, records management, budget monitoring, visit coordination, website maintenance, task completion monitoring and other operational requirements
  • Organise, coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings and events in cooperation with the Director SEA and assist with the preparation of relevant documentation and reporting
  • Provide advice on project compliance with established policies and guidelines, interpret procedures and ensure alignment with organisational standards and requirements
  • Build and maintain relationships across a broad range of regional stakeholders, including government officials, private sector representatives, international and regional organisations
  • Manage and maintain the customer relationship database to capture, monitor, and report on the SEA team's contacts and engagement opportunities, ensuring accurate records and supporting informed decision-making. Work with stakeholders to identify and recommend potential opportunities for CSIRO engagement in the region

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Highly developed written and oral communication skills. Very good interpersonal skills.  Proven ability to deal with a wide range of clients, cultures and expectations.
  • Demonstrated sound judgement, proven organisational skills and ability to follow directions, solve problems, act flexibly, determine priorities and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work as an individual, and as a member of a team, with minimal supervision.
  • Proven ability in providing general administrative support, visits and events management, records management, budget monitoring and task completion monitoring; and
  • Demonstrated ability to provide advice on project compliance and ensure adherence to policies and guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that only complete applications will be accepted. Please ensure that your application contains all of the below requirements:

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 27 August 2025 (Singapore Time). Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.  If you are not contacted within six weeks of the date of applications closing, you can consider your application unsuccessful.  The selection process usually takes several weeks to months. Applicant may find out more about the latest progress of the recruitment process for this role under "Position Department Status".

 

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SENIOR MANAGER RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS 

ABOUT THE COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION (CSIRO)

CSIRO is Australia’s national science agency. We solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Check out our work at: https://www.csiro.au/en/

CSIRO plays a critical role in the Australian Government’s commitment to collaborate with ASEAN members to enhance regional security and prosperity. As part of CSIRO’s Southeast Asia (SEA) team, the CSIRO Thailand Office based at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok is working to support regional capacity building, connect great Australian innovations to high growth markets and create long-lasting collaborative networks.

In particular, CSIRO has a strong track record of working with partners across SEA to support regional energy transition, and we are looking to strengthen and expand our networks and programming in this space.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Working together with the CSIRO SEA team and colleagues in Australia, the Senior Manager Research Partnerships (LE6: SGD 8,509 -SGD 9,209) will undertake a variety of complex tasks that support the CSIRO SEA work program. This will include leading key program design, delivery, monitoring and reporting. It will also involve building and maintaining critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders in priority sectors to ensure successful project outcomes. The Senior Manager Research Partnerships is also expected to represent program activities across the ASEAN region and be a key point of contact for program partners.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed team to support CSIRO’s scientific objectives, including engaging with local partners and leading a small team to co-design and implement major programs.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of major programs both internally and externally.
  • Represent key programs externally and provide detailed advice on program activities at a wide range of local, regional and international events, meetings and workshops
  • Build and maintain relationships across a broad range of national, regional and international stakeholders, government officials, representatives of the private sector and academia, other donors and community organisations.
  • Identifying and responding to risks, issues and changes that impact planned activities.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to connect SEA program activities to other initiatives in CSIRO, other DFAT-funded innovation activities, and activities led by local and international agencies.
  • Undertake high level liaison with government agencies, industry and civil society stakeholders to determine their needs, tailoring solutions to potentially conflicting requirements, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, and correcting problems promptly and in a constructive manner.
  • Work with CSIRO’s Engagement team and DFAT’s Public Diplomacy teams to develop and implement program communication plans, including drafting briefing materials and press releases as needed and contributing to Public Diplomacy activities.
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing, openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
  • Appropriate management of both personal or other sensitive information, whether of CSIRO staff and affiliates, or members of the public, including commercially sensitive information of CSIRO and/or research or commercial partners.
  • Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, Health, Safety and Environment procedures and policy, Diversity initiatives and Making Safety Personal goals.
  • Other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Strong leadership and project management skills, including an ability to provide accurate specialist advice, develop strategic delivery plans for program activities, drive continuous improvement in delivery quality and efficiency, and ensure legislative, financial and administrative compliance / risk management.
  • Ability to liaise with senior representatives from Government, industry and civil society as well as proven experience in engagement in policy dialogue and negotiation with senior level officials;
  • Experience in brokering, facilitating or managing partnerships, and supporting stakeholders through change;
  • Independence & ability to make decisions using good judgement, expertise & knowledge, in a remote team;
  • Tertiary qualifications in science, business, environment and sustainability, research and development, commercialisation or a related field is desirable;
  • Experience working with private sector and/or science, technology and research organisations in Southeast Asia aligned with CSIRO’s research priorities is desirable;
  • An understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning is desirable.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and another Southeast Asian language; high level communication
    (in both English and another Southeast Asian language), with the ability to write clearly, quickly and convey
    information to a variety of audiences.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that only complete applications will be accepted. Please ensure that your application contains all of the below requirements:

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 01 September 2025 (Singapore Time). Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.  If you are not contacted within six weeks of the date of applications closing, you can consider your application unsuccessful.  The selection process usually takes several weeks to months. Applicant may find out more about the latest progress of the recruitment process for this role under "Position Department Status".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Will relocation, housing, and schooling support be provided if I am shortlisted for the role?
    Relocation, housing, and schooling support are not provided as part of the Australian High Commission’s employment package.
     
  • Is it possible to perform the employment on a fully remote basis from outside Singapore?
    None of the Australian High Commission’s locally engaged roles are eligible for remote work outside of Singapore.
     
  • If I am shortlisted, what is the process for obtaining work visa sponsorship a.k.a. work pass?
    In line with Singapore’s labour law, it is the employer’s responsibility to apply for the appropriate work visa on behalf of the selected candidate.
     
  • Are the employment conditions subjected to Australian or Singapore labour law?
    Locally engaged staff are employed by the Australian High Commission under conditions of service in compliance with Singapore labour law.
     
  • Is employment with the organisation subject to the Singapore tax system?
    Yes, employment income earned in Singapore is subject to taxation under the regulations of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Australian High Commission employees are responsible for ensuring they comply with local taxation regulations.

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