Vacancy for a position at the Embassy of Japan in Vienna

2025/11/5
The Embassy of Japan in Austria is currently recruiting for the following position.
 
1. Job Description
(1) Implementation of Japan's public relations and cultural affairs projects, as well as educational exchange programs
(2) Public relations, including creation and distribution of social media content
(3) Translation and research work (German, English, Japanese)
(4) General administrative duties and related work support
(5) Other duties as instructed by the Embassy
 
2. Qualification Requirement
(1) Valid residence and work permit in Austria
(2) University degree, higher qualification or expected degree before starting employment
(3) Previous administrative experience and proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
(4) Excellent in German and English (Native level is required.). Some Japanese knowledge is desirable.
(5) Experience creating social media content and public relations is desirable.
 
3. Application Documents
(1) Resume and statement of purpose
(2) One photograph
(3) Documentation proving final education (copies acceptable)
(4) Non-EEA nationals: Documentations proving eligibility to work (copies acceptable)
(5) References (if any) from previous employers (copies acceptable)
(6) Qualifications (e.g. language-related qualification results) (copies acceptable)
Please note that the submitted application documents will not be returned. Only applicants who pass the document screening will be contacted.
 
4 Terms of Employment
(1) Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00 (lunch break 12:30 to 13:30). Overtime may be required if there are events.
(3) The minimum salary (gross, incl. social security contributions) is 2,500 euros (depending on qualifications and experiences)
(4) Overtime pay will be provided as needed when overtime occurs
(5) Starting date may be negotiable.
 
5 Application Deadline and Contact Details
Please submit the application documents listed in Section 3 above by email
(info@wi.mofa.go.jp) or by post. The application deadline is 28 November 2025.
Mailing Address: Embassy of Japan in Austria
JAPANISCHE BOTSCHAFT
Hessgasse 6, 1010 Wien
(*When mailing, please write “Application documents for the recruitment of local staff” in red ink on the envelope.)