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Australian Consulate-General, Shanghai

Senior Interpreter and Research Officer (LE5)  - Please click here for more details

The LE5 Senior Interpreter and Research Officer is the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai’s lead interpreter and translator, responsible for delivering high-quality Mandarin Chinese and English interpreting and translation services. The role also provides targeted research, analysis and reporting on a range of complex economic, political and social issues.

The position engages with Chinese government counterparts, local companies and universities, and provides protocol, logistical and operational advice and support for official meetings, provincial travel and incoming and outgoing official delegations. The role may require domestic travel and some work outside standard business hours.

Your application, written in English, addressed in the title ‘Application for Senior Interpreter and Research Officer + your name’ must include:

• A one page pitch of no more than 500 words outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job;
• Curriculum vitae including your nationality and country of residency. If you are an Australian citizen in China, please advise your Chinese visa category.
• Contact details for two work-related referees (at least one should be your current or recent supervisor)

Applications and inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]. Closing date for applications is 5pm, 14 August 2026.  Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received any contact within four weeks from the closing date.