Senior Policy and Research Officer – LE5 – DFAT – Stockholm
Location: Stockholm (office-based role)
Salary: 50,975.00 SEK per month
Contract type: Fixed-Term for a period of 12 months with the option to extend to permanent
Contract hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 8 July 2025
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian Embassy, Stockholm.
Please be advised that the Australian Embassy, Stockholm does not provide relocation assistance and any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the Position
The Senior Policy and Research Officer manages a small team, working to support the Political Economic Section at the Australian Embassy Moscow. Based at the Australian Embassy Stockholm, and under direction from the Moscow team, this position is responsible for delivering research, analysis, reporting and advice including on the Russian Federation’s and the countries of accreditation’s (including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) foreign, trade, development and multilateral policies.
Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Undertake complex research, analysis and reporting on issues including the Russian Federation’s and the countries of accreditation’s foreign, trade, development and multilateral policies.
- Provide specific and accurate advice and prepare cables in response to tasking from DFAT Canberra including on key political and economic developments.
- Monitor daily media reports in Russia and countries of accreditation and build strong relationships with media representatives to help shape communications strategy and related activities.
- Accompany and support the Ambassador and other posted officers on travel to countries of accreditation and provide high-level translation and interpretation between English and Russian, as required.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to government officials, international organisations and other diplomatic missions.
- Represent and contribute to meetings with external stakeholders on relevant policy issues and summarise key issues, developments and outcomes.
- Assist with program preparation and support logistics management for ministerial and official visits.
- Lead and manage a small policy team, including delivering performance management, prioritisation of workloads and professional development.
- Effectively work across geographies and time zones as part of a team to support Australia’s global, regional and bilateral interests.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in International Relations or a related field (or equivalent level experience).
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Russian and ability to translate and interpret between the two. Other regional language skills would be an advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of political and economic policy in Russia and countries of accreditation.
- High-level research and analytical skills with strong understanding of international politics and impact on Australian foreign and trade policies.
- Capacity to work under limited direction and achieve outcomes whilst managing competing priorities with initiative and judgement.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including proven ability to deliver coaching and training to team members.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain productive working relationships at all levels.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain discreet and respect confidentiality at all times.
Selection Criteria*
Please ensure you provide a response to each of the listed selection criteria below. In your response, you must include relevant high-level examples from your experience that support your claims against the role.
The word limit is strictly 250 words per response to each selection criteria. The panel may not assess incomplete applications or responses which exceed the word limit.
A. Ability to conduct high-quality research drawing on a variety of sources, analyse findings to monitor trends and present findings to senior management.
B. Demonstrated knowledge of foreign affairs including the Russian Federation’s and the countries of accreditation’s foreign, trade, development and multilateral policies.
C. Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Russian, with the ability to translate and interpret specialised political and economic texts and advise at official meetings.
D. Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to maintain productive working relationships at all levels, including the ability to build and maintain networks with key external stakeholders and to leverage these networks to achieve desired results.
E. Demonstrated good judgement, ability to respect confidentiality and ability to work across geographies and time zones as part of a team.
F. Effective leadership skills including demonstrated ability to supervise staff, establish work priorities and direct workflow to achieve outcomes.
Please upload documentation evidencing (or supporting) your right to legally work in Sweden, such as relevant identity card, residence permit or passport. Please upload documentation under 'CV Upload' section of your application.
The Human Resources Section based in the Australian High Commission, London is responsible for managing all recruitment processes across the European region. To apply, please use the 'Apply' button below. Please direct any other queries to [email protected].
We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds who share our values.
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Policy and Research Officer – LE4 – DFAT – Stockholm
Location: Stockholm (office-based role)
Salary: 43,116.00 SEK per month
Contract type: Fixed-Term for a period of 12 months with the option to extend to permanent
Contract hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 8 July 2025
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian Embassy, Stockholm.
Please be advised that the Australian Embassy, Stockholm does not provide relocation assistance and any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the Position
Under supervision from the Senior Policy and Research Officer, this position works to support the Political Economic Section at the Australian Embassy Moscow. Based at the Australian Embassy in Stockholm, the position undertakes research, analysis, reporting and advice including on the Russian Federation’s and countries of accreditation’s (including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) foreign, trade, development and multilateral policies.
Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Undertake research, analysis and reporting on issues including foreign, trade, development and multilateral policies in Russia and countries of accreditation.
- Undertake timely and quality advice on Australian interests in the region to Moscow post management and DFAT Canberra to draft cable responses and background notes as required.
- Monitor daily media reports in Russia and countries of accreditation and prepare summaries of key developments and emerging issues of interest.
- Support posted officers in their professional interactions to advance bilateral and multilateral relations between Australia and countries of accreditation.
- Ability to provide efficient and effective translation and interpretation between English and Russian as required.
- Contribute to productive working relationships with contacts across government, business and media and build knowledge of stakeholder views and trends.
- Support the administration and logistics of ministerial and official visits.
- Assist with the broader Public Diplomacy agenda including social media management and organising and planning events.
- Effectively work across geographies and time zones as part of a team to support Australia’s global, regional and bilateral interests, this includes the Embassy’s public diplomacy agenda.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in International Relations or a related field (or equivalent level experience).
- Demonstrated excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Russian and ability to translate and interpret between the two. Other regional language skills would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated effective research and analytical skills and ability to provide timely and relevant information.
- Strong knowledge and sound understanding of institutions, priorities and processes in Russia and countries of accreditation.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including strong interpersonal, representational and networking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work effectively in a small team to ensure positive outcomes.
- Initiative and flexibility to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with integrity and honesty.
- Ability to remain discreet and respect confidentiality at all times.
Selection Criteria*
Please ensure you provide a response to each of the listed selection criteria below. In your response, you must include relevant high-level examples from your experience that support your claims against the role.
The word limit is strictly 250 words per response to each selection criteria. The panel may not assess incomplete applications or responses which exceed the word limit.
A. Ability to conduct high-quality research drawing on a variety of sources, analyse findings to monitor trends and present findings to senior management.
B. Demonstrated knowledge of foreign affairs including the Russian Federation’s and the countries of accreditation’s foreign, trade, development and multilateral policies.
C. Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Russian, with the ability to translate and interpret specialised political and economic texts and advise at official meetings.
D. Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to maintain productive working relationships at all levels, including the ability to build and maintain networks with key external stakeholders and to leverage these networks to achieve desired results.
E. Demonstrated good judgement, ability to respect confidentiality and ability to work across geographies and time zones as part of a team.
Please upload documentation evidencing (or supporting) your right to legally work in Sweden, such as relevant identity card, residence permit or passport. Please upload documentation under 'CV Upload' section of your application.
The Human Resources Section based in the Australian High Commission, London is responsible for managing all recruitment processes across the European region. To apply, please use the 'Apply' button below. Please direct any other queries to [email protected].
We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds who share our values.
Apply Here