Requirements
- English: Fluent
- Japanese: Fluent
- High level oral fluency and written proficiency in Japanese and English. ( Japanese language skills:minimum JLPT N1 or equivalent English:above TOEIC 950 points or equivalent).
- Substantial experience in high-level consecutive interpreting. Simultaneous/whispering interpreting skills highly desirable.
- High-level understanding of the nuance and formality of diplomatic language in both Japanese and English.
- Demonstrated experience in translation of documents from Japanese to English and from English to Japanese.
- Strong knowledge and evidence of interest in international and Australian current affairs.
- Visa sponsorship available
Description
The Interpreting and Translation Unit of the Australian Embassy is seeking a highly competent and experienced interpreter/translator.
About the Position:
This Interpreter/Translator position provides high quality interpreting and translation services
from Japanese to English and from English to Japanese, for Embassy staff and relevant visitors. This includes highly technical services, advice and analysis on a broad range of issues.
The position also undertakes related projects and provides back-up for other public diplomacy communications and advocacy functions as required. This position may require occasionally irregular working hours for interpreting at Embassy events.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Provide high level translation and interpretation services for the Ambassador, visiting
senior officials, and other Embassy staff, at meetings and high-profile events.
• Translate official government documents, internal Embassy documents, speeches,
briefing and other material and provide policy analysis as required.
• Monitor and analyse Japanese media (including wire services, internet news and
newspapers) for coverage relevant to Australian interests/policy, and translate, report and
distribute a daily press summary for the Embassy.
• Identify and develop synergies between media monitoring and the Section's strategic
communications and advocacy responsibilities.
• Provide high level support to Australian participants at a range of forums, events and
meetings and provide advice on protocol and procedural arrangements.
• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships, negotiate and liaise across a broad range
of stakeholders to contribute to Australian Government priorities.
• Support the Public Diplomacy Section's communications and advocacy agenda by
assisting with priority projects and campaigns as required.
※ For more information, please visit the Embassy Website (Job Opportunities).
※ A completed Job Application Cover Sheet and your English Resume must be submitted by email to the Embassy by 9am Thursday, 13 June 2024.
Thank you for your interest in working at the Australian Embassy Tokyo.
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