Job Description

• Ongoing, Full-Time
• INR 135,583 per month
• Mumbai, India

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

This position works with limited direction to manage and develop policy and economic diplomacy programs that promote Australia's interests. This includes proposing, arranging and leading programs of visiting delegations and managing reporting on economic and political issues and trends in Western India. The position requires strong liaison and representation skills to ensure consistency of Australian policy interests with activities and services in Western India.


Employment conditions



Subject to the successful completion of six months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be 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

DFAT 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.

Contact Information
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Mumbai will not accept phone calls or email inquiries regarding the application process. Only candidates who complete their application online will be considered. Email applications are not accepted.

Note: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of three to four weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful.

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