Trainee, Press and Information Section

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Australia? We offer: A traineeship of 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation. The tentative start date is in November 2026. Main tasks: • Support the Section's research and reporting to the Headquarters on Australia's domestic and foreign policy. • Assist in the organisation of the Delegation’s public diplomacy activities, support social media communication, and draft speeches for the Head of Delegation. • Support the Delegation in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up actions e.g. preparation of briefing materials for senior officials, drafting minutes, etc. • Attend and report on meetings, seminars, conferences and other events in Australia. • Support the daily work of the Section. • Draft the daily press reviews and weekly reports of the Delegation. We look for: Qualifications or special requirements: • English language proficiency (mandatory). • Knowledge of a second language (EU or regional) is an advantage. • University degree in international relations, political science, diplomacy, or similar field. • Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation by the signing of the Traineeship agreement. (other traineeships or student jobs or volunteering works carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience) How to apply? Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-australia-trainee@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents: • A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered) • a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship • and an Application form for funded traineeships 2026_33.docx Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - [your name] – PPI Section Important information to read before applying Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship). Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee. Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected. The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. Citizens from EU Member states: • must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation; • must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable, based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation. For Australia, the selected candidate will be requested to apply for a training visa (subclass 407). Category Trainee Location Canberra Status New opportunity