The Australian Embassy is advertising an on-going position of Senior Political Analyst.
This role presents an exciting career and learning opportunity, including the opportunity to work collaboratively across the Embassy and contribute to some of Australia’s most important corporate work in the Lao PDR. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the role, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- In depth knowledge and experience in one of more of the following fields – foreign and trade policy, public policy, or regional engagement (such as ASEAN).
- Tertiary qualification in a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high level political research, analysis and reporting.
- Very highly developed communication, negotiation, liaison and representational skills in written and spoken English and Lao including the ability to translate and interpret.
- Strong writing and advocacy skills; the ability to lead research, and to prepare content for speeches, reports and briefs.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities to meet objectives.
- Ability to build and maintain strategic networks with government, Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, multilateral organisations and civil society.
The Australian Embassy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applicants will be considered on their merits.
To apply for a position at the Australian Embassy, applicants must prepare a written statement outlining why you are interested in the role and what skills you would bring. The job description and application instructions can be found here.
Applicants who are ranked suitable by the selection panel will be placed on an eligibility list for 18 months and may be considered for similar vacancies within this period.
Applications must be submitted by Friday 13 February 2026 at 9:00 AM.