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Internship Program
The Australian Consulate General in New York offers opportunities to obtain first hand experience in the field of foreign affairs through our internship program.
We are now accepting applications for the late Summer 2010 program (August-October). The duration of the internship is three months and is unpaid but applicable for academic credit.
Interns will assist the Consulate General with our work in representing and advancing Australia’s interests in the northeast United States.
Successful candidates will work closely with the Consul General and others at the Australian Consulate General to undertake the following duties:
• Assist members of the Public Diplomacy team in organising promotional and cultural activities
• Organising and assisting with meetings including preparing minutes as required
• Preparing briefing, reports and correspondence
• Assist with information management including maintenance of website, databases and contact lists
• Research international or economic issues
• Undertaking administrative duties and other duties as required
Candidates should be:
• Australian citizens or Commonwealth citizens
• Willing to undergo a mandatory police check
• Willing to relocate to New York City for three months, on a self-funded basis, which includes airfare, accommodation, visa and health insurance costs
Qualifications required:
• Possess background or interest in international relations, public affairs and/or communications
• Ideal candidate will either currently be in tertiary studies or have graduated within 18 months
• Knowledge of Australia
• Talented, highly motivated and committed to the goals of the Consulate General;
• Good communicators with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strategic thinkers and practical problem-solvers
• Team players with initiative and good organisational skills
• Very flexible, adaptable and resourceful
• Enthusiasm and drive to learn
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume (include references) to Precy Ann Cuyos, HR Manager - precyann.cuyos@dfat.gov.au