Australian High Commission
New Delhi
India, Bhutan

Vacancy: Senior Research Officer (Treasury)

                                                     Vacancy: Senior Research Officer (Treasury Section)

The Australian High Commission, New Delhi, is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Research Officer for the Treasury Section at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi.

Applicants are advised to read the Position Description prior to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants must address each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not specifically address the selection criteria may not be considered. Further information on selection criteria is available on our website http://www.india.highcommission.gov.au.

Subject to the successful completion of six-month probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be offered a two-year contract of employment, inclusive of the probation period. The contract may be extended subject to agreement between the employer and employee. The standard hours of work for this full-time role are 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. 

The commencing salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The package will include annual leave, limited medical reimbursements, Diwali bonus, provident fund provisions and gratuity provisions when service length is sufficient. The position encompasses a starting salary in the range of Rs.105,013 to Rs.149,303 per month will be considered, with a security clearance supplement payable of up to Rs.100,000 per month.

The selection panel may also recommend a merit list of applicants who may be approached to temporarily fill the position when the incumbent is absent.

The successful applicant will be required to have permission to work in India.  However, there is no requirement to have or obtain an Australian security clearance, although this is desirable. Applicants with a current Australian security clearance to Protected level (or above) should state this in their application.

The Australian High Commission is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.  This is a core element of the Australian High Commissions (AHC), New Delhi’s personnel policies and programs. Clear objectives, mutual respect, good communication and team work are the characteristics of workplace diversity in action.

HOW TO APPLY    

Applicants must submit by Monday, 16 January 2017 the following documents in Microsoft Word format with subject header ‘Senior Research Officer’ to [email protected]

  1. A font size 12 typed statement addressing each of the selection criteria (no longer than 3 pages).
  2. A curriculum vitae detailing your contact details, work experience, academic qualifications and the names and contact details of two professional referees.

    Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.  No late applications will be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Agency

TREASURY

Title

Senior Research Officer

Classification

LE5

Section

Treasury

Reports to (title)

Mr Ashley Bell, Minister-Counsellor (Economic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Position

Research duties

  1. Contribute to regular economic reporting by monitoring economic press, and attend and report on meetings, workshops or conferences as required.
  2. Carry out research and analysis of developments in the Indian economy, as directed.
  3. Contribute to regular Treasury reporting on the Indian economy and reporting by other sections within the High Commission as directed.
  4. Liaise with relevant counterparts in the Indian Government as well as with counterparts in other countries' missions in New Delhi.
  5. Maintain relationships with other key contacts including in the private sector, think tanks and academia.

Administrative duties

  1. Work closely with the Minister-Counsellor and Treasury in Canberra to prepare and manage programs for visiting missions from or to Australia;
  2. Assist with the day-to-day management of the section including processing of payments, initiating procurement and fulfilling financial reporting requirements in accordance with established policies and procedures;
  3. Assist in managing the internal budget including monitoring expenditure and keeping appropriate financial records;
  4. Coordinate travel arrangements for the Minister-Counsellor and Treasury officers;
  5. Manage the Minister-Counsellor's diary including making appointments and arranging programs and travel as required;
  6. Carry out other administrative duties including electronic record keeping, data management and liaison with Treasury administration in Canberra.

SELECTION CRITERIA

  1. Highly developed organisational and administrative skills; prior office management and financial administration experience would be an advantage.
  2. Highly developed communication skills; a strong command of English is required. Fluency in Hindi is also valued.
  3. Well developed computer skills including in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and conducting internet-based research.
  4. Strong interpersonal, representational and networking skills and an understanding of the roles and structures of India’s key economic agencies would be an advantage.
  5. Knowledge of and ability to convey clearly developments in the Indian economy; and tertiary qualifications in economics or a similar discipline such as politics, business or public policy are highly desirable.