- Ongoing, Full-Time - INR200,427 per month - Bengaluru, India About the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) drives Australia’s economic growth, productivity and competitiveness. The Department: - supports growth and investment in Australia’s mineral and energy resources, critical minerals and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sectors. - hosts the Australian Space Agency, which supports the growth of Australia’s commercial space industry in line with the Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019-2028. - leads development of domestic strategies underpinning the responsible design, development and deployment of critical and emerging technologies like quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence. - seeks to build a robust and internationally-relevant science and innovation ecosystem, which supports Australian researchers and innovators to scale and commercialise. We support scientific and research collaboration in areas of shared interest through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF), Australia’s oldest and largest fund dedicated to bilateral science collaboration. The Department’s team of five in India (one Counsellor and two locally engaged staff [LES] in New Delhi, one Counsellor and one LES in Bengaluru) will work together and across Post to support these objectives and represent our broad portfolio interests in India. The Department’s team at the Australian High Commission also has carriage of energy and climate change matters. Further information on the department can be . About the Position The Australian Government has recently opened a new consulate-general in Bengaluru in recognition of Australia and India’s deep economic and other ties and Bengaluru’s digital economy, innovation and technology ecosystem. Working under limited direction, with autonomy and accountability, the Senior Policy Officer supports the Counsellor and others to grow Australia’s science, technology, space and industry links with India. The position will work on expanding our footprint and influence in India and deepen ties between our two countries. The Senior Policy Officer will also work flexibly and collaboratively with the rest of the DISR team based in New Delhi. This position may be required to travel for work purposes and work outside of normal business hours as required. For more detailed information please view the Position Description. Employment conditions Subject to the successful completion of three months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be initially offered a two-year fixed term contract. The successful applicant will be expected to commence duty within one month of being advised of the selection for the position. We wish to inform you that the order of merit list for this recruitment process may be drawn on for up to 18 months from the date of advertising, to fill similar positions across the all-India locations - Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Commitment to diversity The Australian High Commission is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce. We are looking for people who share our values and who are as diverse as the community we serve. Note: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of three to four weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful. Only candidates who complete their application online will be considered. Email applications are not accepted. Contact Information All queries relating to job applications should be directed to .