Job Description

Ongoing, Full-Time INR2,07,476 per month New Delhi, India

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 Political Lead works with significant autonomy to advise the Counsellor (Political) and High Commissioner about Indian domestic politics. They are required to assist in the development and delivery of Australia's strategy for engaging high-level Indian political contacts. This includes organising meetings with senior political figures and developing relationships across the political spectrum. This position is required to build and maintain a wide professional network in political parties, media and civil society. They are also expected to plan and deliver events at the High Commission that engage senior politicians and their staff, as well as to identify and design other types of political engagements.



This position has important analytical responsibilities. The Domestic Political Lead will undertake research, prepare analysis, and write reports and briefs on a range of Indian domestic policy issues that are relevant to Australia. This requires an advanced understanding of India's political system, government and political party dynamics and strong written and verbal communication skills.



For more detailed information please view the Position Description.

Employment conditions

Subject to the successful completion of three months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be, initially offered a two-year contract with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will be expected to commence duty within one month of being advised of the selection for the position.

Commitment to diversity

The Australian High Commission is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce. We are looking for people who share our values and who are as diverse as the community we serve.



Only candidates who complete their application online will be considered. Email applications are not accepted.

Contact Information

All queries relating to job applications should be directed to ndliahcjobs@dfat.gov.au.