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Japanese-Speaking Researcher

Japanese-Speaking Researcher

HOBAN Recruitment • Sydney CBD, NSW, AU
28 days ago
Job description

Japanese-Speaking Researcher

  • Hybrid Work Arrangement |
  • Attractive Remuneration |
  • Friendly & Supportive Team Environment

An exceptional opportunity is available to join a prestigious global organisation offering a flexible hybrid work model, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

In this role, you will research, translate, analyse, and summarise Australian news and current affairs content in Japanese for reporting to Head Office. Coverage areas include Australia-Japan relations, politics, economics, public policy, and geopolitical developments across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

If you have experience in research, media monitoring, policy analysis, journalism, or related fields, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and prepare concise reports, summaries, presentations, and briefings (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) for Head Office.
  • Monitor and analyse political, economic, and geopolitical developments across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region.
  • Research industry developments in:
  • Critical minerals and mining
  • Energy (natural gas, coal, CCS)
  • Infrastructure (power, utilities, data centres, social infrastructure)
  • Food and agribusiness
  • Track and report on Australian foreign policy, including:
  • Australia's engagement with the Pacific and ASEAN
  • Australian Politics and Economy
  • Australia-Japan relations
  • Australia-Japan-United States trilateral cooperation
  • Attend seminars, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, and prepare timely meeting notes and summary reports in Japanese.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external experts, including think tanks, academic institutions, and industry specialists.
  • Manage external research projects and coordinate with outsourced research providers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Travel within Australia, Pacific Island countries, and Japan as required, and prepare reports on findings and activities.
  • Liaise closely with Head Office regarding research activities and intelligence gathering.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as required.

About You

  • Native-level or business-fluent Japanese with excellent Japanese writing and reporting skills.
  • Experience researching, analysing, translating, or summarising news articles, policy developments, or market intelligence is highly desirable.
  • Background in journalism, media, research, government, consulting, public policy, international relations, economics, or a related field will be highly regarded.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Unlimited Australian work rights (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Partner Visa holder).

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Hybrid work arrangement (office and work-from-home flexibility).
  • Opportunity to work with a respected global organisation.
  • Exposure to international policy, business, and geopolitical issues.
  • Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
  • Domestic and international travel opportunities.

If you're passionate about research, current affairs, and Japan-Australia relations, we encourage you to apply. career@ssb.hoban.com.au

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.

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