Australian Commerce & Industry Office

Taipei

President Int'l Tower, 27-28F, 9-11, Song Gao Rd., Taipei 11073, Taiwan - Ph: 886 2 8725-4100 Fax: 886 2 8789-9599
Visas - 886 2 8725 4250 Fax: 886 2 8789-9560

About ACIO

The ACIO represents the interests of Australia and Australians in Taiwan. The Office comprises approximately sixty employees – Australia-based and locally employed staff, headed by the Representative (Alice Cawte). The make-up of the Office reflects the multi-faceted nature of the Australia-Taiwan relationship. Located in the President International Tower in Taipei, the office includes the Australian Business Centre, Australian Education International, Australian Visa Services, a Consular and Administrative Section, a Media and Culture Unit, and an Economic and Policy Section.

Representative

Representative of the Australian Commerce and Industry Office, Taipei

Contact information

Address:

THE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL TOWER,
27th-28th Floors No. 9-11
SONG GAO ROAD, TAIPEI

ph: (886) 2 8725 4100
fax: (886) 2 8789 9599

ACIO MAP

You can use the following public transport services to find us:

1. Bus Stop:

The following bus routes stop at City Hall MRT Staion:

28,32,202,212,232,261,263,270,281,651,669

The following bus routes stop at City Hall:

Blue 5, 282,266,20,284,612,621,650,611,665,647,902,32,46,245(Route A),266,277,281,294(Route B),537,651,669,912,Blue 10

The following bus routes stop at World Trade Centre:

207,282(Route B),292,625,1,22,33,37,38,226,288,266(Route B),Xin Yi Line

2. Nearest MRT station: City Hall, Exit 2

Opening hours

Monday to Friday (Closed on ACIO holidays)
08:45 - 12:30
13:30 - 17:15

Job vacancies

POLICY RESEARCH OFFICER
(FULL-TIME)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

DUTIES

Under direction of the Manager, Policy Research Unit, provide administrative and policy support to the Economic and Policy Section and carry out research tasks, including:

• Research in the Chinese-language press and other sources to prepare reports on economic and political developments (50%)

• Translating Chinese-language articles and correspondence (25%)

• Accompany senior ACIO officers on calls and prepare reports (10%)

• Provide administrative support to the Section (10%)

• Act in the absence of the Manager, Policy Research Unit (5%)

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Native-speaker or near native-speaker proficiency in English, and a high level of fluency in Mandarin Chinese.
2. Tertiary qualifications at Bachelor degree level or higher, preferably with a major in politics, economics, international trade or other relevant areas.
3. Strong analytical capacity and proficiency in research and writing reports.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan and organise; ability to work with limited supervision, to initiate and set priorities and meet deadlines.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
6. Competence with common office computer applications.

Desirable

7. Familiarity with economic and political issues in Taiwan
8. Be available to commence at the beginning of March.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Appointment will be on a one-year contract basis renewable by mutual agreement. Normal working hours will be 0845 – 1715 Monday to Friday. Salary will be approximately NTD72,000 per month (1 AUD equals appox. NTD28). Other benefits include Chinese New Year bonus (two month salary), performance bonus, pension scheme and insurance.

Note: This is a locally engaged position. There are no additional expatriate benefits available. ACIO will assist non-Taiwanese residents to apply for an appropriate working permit and Alien Resident Certificate. A three-month probationary period applies to all new ACIO employees.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants meeting the above criteria should submit the following:

1. An up-to-date CV in English with photo;
2. A cover letter; and
3. A separate document demonstrating your experience and capabilities against the above Selection Criteria

Applications should be addressed to the Director, Economic and Policy Section, and submitted via post to:

Australian Commerce and Industry Office (ACIO)
President International Tower
27-28F, 9-11 Song Gao Road
Taipei 11073, Taiwan

Or to fax number: + (886) 2 8789-9599

Applications close Friday 12 February 2010. Selection for the above vacancy will be based on merit and judged against the selection criteria. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

The ACIO supports workplace diversity and is a smoke-free environment.