Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

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Specialist recruitment

DFAT periodically requires staff with particular expertise, professional knowledge, skills or experience. Examples include:

  • accountants
  • safeguards officers
  • historians
  • economic/trade specialists
  • information technology staff
  • lawyers

Specialist vacancies are advertised throughout the year as needs arise. Staff recruited to specialist positions are required to remain in the position for a minimum of three years before they are eligible to apply for placement in another area of the Department or for a posting overseas.

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R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221 Australia

Tel: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2 6261 3111

ABN 47 065 634 525

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