Australian High Commission
Singapore
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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 (Maximum file size: 1.5MB)
  2. Latest CV with the employment history (MS Words or PDF format only) (Maximum file size: 1.5MB)

Applications that include documents embedded directly into the email body are often blocked due to our IT department’s strict security protocols. To ensure your application is received, please attach all required documents as separate files in a single email submission. 

Employment Opportunities - Locally Engaged Staff

Position currently open for recruitment: 1

Investment Officer (Managerial Level) (Contract due on: 30 June 2027)

Possibility of contract extension (No guarantee)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE (DFAT)

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 Investment Officer (LE5: SGD 6,259 - SGD 6,775 per month) position will play a key role in achieving the Southeast Asia Economic strategy’s objective to increase Australian investment in Singapore, working closely with colleagues at the Australian High Commission and in other Australian missions in Southeast Asia. Working under limited direction to implement initiatives under the strategy, working with Singaporean and Australian Government agencies, Australian investors and the business community to promote Australian investment in Singapore.  You may be required to undertake travel within and outside of Singapore and undertake work outside of business hours.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Build, develop and maintain collaborative networks with key business, government agencies and financial sector contacts.
  • Maintain and develop a current understanding of the Singaporean Government policies and emerging issues including and outside of the regulatory requirements for foreign investors.
  • Work collaboratively with local project proponents to better understand Australian investor appetites and to shape investment opportunities to attract Australian investors.
  • Undertake research and analysis to identify and report on economic conditions, investment environment, market insights, regulatory processes and barriers and existing and emerging business opportunities for Australian companies across a range of sectors.
  • Draft information for Australian businesses seeking opportunities in Singapore, including advice on market conditions, the regulatory environment, organising investor business missions and provide other in-market support as required.
  • Contribute to investment outcomes across Southeast Asia by sharing best practice and ensuring consistent services are delivered across Australian missions in Southeast Asia.
  • Monitor and report on investment outcomes, including contributing to the development and delivery of the team business plan and achievement of individual and team objectives and targets.
  • Assist the trade and economic function of the High Commission as required, including preparing cables, research and statistical reports, correspondence and briefings.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Qualifications in a relevant field.
  • Experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrated skills in building and managing productive working relations with clients, suppliers, business partners and/or government bodies, and a proven ability to utilise a network to achieve business results.
  • High level representation and communication skills (including interpersonal, negotiation, representation and business writing skills), particularly the ability to articulate investment deal concepts and ideas.
  • Research and written communication skills, project management and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to develop knowledge of Singaporean Government policies and regulations relating to economics, trade, foreign investment and/or opportunities and the operating environment for foreign investors in Singapore.
  • Ability to achieve results in a commercial environment and apply this successfully to investment facilitation.
  • Fluency in English is essential.

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, 22 June 2026 (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, and short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why do some job applications fail to reach our recruitment inbox successfully?
    Applications that include documents embedded directly into the email body are often blocked due to our IT department’s strict security protocols. To ensure your application is received, please attach all required documents as separate files in a single email submission.
     
  • Will relocation, housing, and schooling support be provided if I am shortlisted for the role?
    Relocation, housing, schooling support and visa fees are not provided as part of the Australian High Commission’s employment package.
     
  • What is the process for obtaining work visa sponsorship?

    For all Australian or other non-host country nationals applying for this role, employment is contingent upon obtaining relevant visas from the relevant local authorities such as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), to enter and reside in Singapore. Only after this approval will the employer proceed to apply for the appropriate work visa on behalf of the selected candidate.

    Please note that the work visa process may involve probity checks, police background verification, and pre-employment medical clearance. If permission to remain in Singapore is denied, revoked, or not renewed, both the employment and the signed contract will immediately become invalid in accordance with local labour laws.

  • 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 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.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Is employment with the organization subject to Australian Superannuation entitlements and Tax Residency requirements for Australian employees?
    Australian Superannuation entitlements and tax residency status will depend on the outcome generated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) online tool.

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