Public Affairs Advisor

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Job Brief

A Canberra-based Diplomatic Mission is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Public Affairs Advisor. In this role you will work under the direction of the Public Affairs and Cultural Attaché to promote the Mission's public diplomacy efforts in Australia, furthering the Mission's policy goals and increasing mutual understanding through people-to-people engagement.

Responsibilities

• Speech-writing for the diplomats for various Embassy events,
• Social media content strategy and management of all Embassy channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram,
• Producing opinion pieces for publishing in Australian media sources,
• Website design and content development,
• Creating official Embassy correspondence such as press releases
• Developing and maintaining lasting and constructive relationships with external stakeholders,
• Providing support for the Embassy' cultural program,
• Providing support for event management, coordination of visiting dignitaries and other Embassy projects,
• Photography and video production and editing.

Requirements

• Previous experience in public affairs an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to multi-task and prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality.

To Apply

Please provide a one page cover lever outlining why your experiences and attributes make you an ideal candidate.

Send your cover letter and resume to:

pia-assistant@canberra.mfa.gov.il

*Only successful applicants will be contacted