Vacancy: Press and Information Assistant in the Political, Press and Information Section

Overview

Vacancy: Press and Information Assistant in the Political, Press and Information Section

Location: Deakin (ACT), Australia

Note: The vacancy shows as Expired (25.07.2025).

The Delegation

The European Union Delegation to Australia is looking for a Press and Information Assistant. The European Union Delegation to Australia ensures the representation of the European Union in Australia, the promotion of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and cultural cooperation, and the defence of values and interests of the European Union in the world.

What we offer

We are looking for an energetic and highly motivated Press and Information assistant. Under the supervision of the Head of the Political, Press and Information Section ('PPI'), the assistant contributes to the implementation of the Delegation's information and communications strategy (in particular social media).

The successful candidate will carry out inter alia the following tasks:

• Assist the Head of PPI Section and the Press and Information Officer in the preparation and implementation of the Delegation's communications and media strategy (in particular with regard to social media).
• Draft and edit the Delegation Newsletter and the "EU Passport" (for cultural events) and contribute to other publications in consultation with other members of the Delegation.
• Review the Delegation's social media and internet profile to ensure that it is informative, accurate and up-to-date.
• Implement when appropriate social media campaigns launched by headquarters.
• Monitor and collate web and social media statistics.
• Organise and implement assigned public outreach activities, incl. follow-up.
• Assist in meetings of the media and public diplomacy group, and ensure follow-up.
• Contribute to monitoring and follow-up of EU-related coverage in the Australian media.
• Keep media-related contact lists of the Delegation up to date and feed them into the general Delegation Database.
• Under the direction of the Head of PPI Section, arrange information visits in Brussels for journalists and other multipliers.
• Manage the shared drive for photos and videos – select and streamline audio-visual material.
• Contribute to speeches, briefings as required.
• Liaise with EEAS and disseminate relevant info across the Delegation.

Other Duties

• Back-up duties to other members of the PPI Section.
• Back-up to the Delegation's Education and Cultural focal point.
• Support the Head of PPI section on consular matters and the meetings of the local consular counsellors' network.

Employment details

The place of employment is Deakin (ACT), and the post will be available from 16/11/2025. This is a local agent post, classified in the function group 2. The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from AUD 7,395 per month (excl. superannuation). The working hours are 37h30 per week, from Monday to Friday. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including medical insurance.

Candidate profile

The Candidate We Are Looking For Should Have

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Ability to focus on priorities as set by the Head of PPI Section and to organise work to be delivered on time and at the highest level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain good professional relationships with all relevant interlocutors.
• Ability to understand new subjects quickly.
• Ability to 'translate' complicated policy issues in a social media compatible language.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be service-oriented and flexible.

Selection CriteriaMinimum Requirements

• The candidate must be an Australian citizen, or holder of a valid visa authorising to reside and work full time in Australia.
• Education: minimum graduate qualification in the relevant sector (journalism, media, Public Relations, political science, or related field).
• Minimum of two years' work experience in the relevant fields (media, online publishing, Public Relations etc.).
• Language skills: English: level C1 or above (Common European Framework of Reference of Languages).
• Computer literacy:
  • Microsoft Office.
  • Social media platforms and tools.
  • Excellent knowledge of digital media.
  • Excellent social media skills.
  • Ability to 'translate' complicated policy issues in a social media compatible language.
  Assets
  • Working experience linked to the EU / European affairs.
  • Proficiency in other EU languages.
  • Knowhow / Experience in producing audio-visual material.
  How To Apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to eeasjobs-170@eeas.europa.eu. The package should include an application letter, Europass CV, proof of visa (for non-Australian citizens), and any other relevant document. The subject of the email should use the format: NAME – Application for LA-2 post Press and Information Assistant. The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone; queries concerning this procedure should be sent to delegation-australia-vacancy@eeas.europa.eu.

The deadline for applications is: 17/08/2025.

The procedure: After the deadline, eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee. A shortlist of candidates will be invited to the interview. The Delegation will inform candidates of recruitment results by publication means. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address questions to the Delegation's Administration via email: delegation-australia-vacancy@eeas.europa.eu.

Important

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: International Affairs.

Notes: This page contains extraneous content and references to unrelated job postings; the core vacancy information is retained here for review, but the role is marked expired.

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