The role As a specialist linguist working in a multi-disciplinary team, your primary role would be the translation of a range of intelligence material from a foreign language. You would report to a team leader and work closely with other geographic and thematic teams, including staff posted overseas. The position may be based in Canberra or other State capitals, and offers flexible work hours. We are looking to recruit full-time and part-time linguists with expertise in the languages indicated from the following regions: North Asia - including but not limited to Japanese and Mandarin Chinese South-East Asia - including but not limited to Indonesian and Thai (we also welcome expertise in other South-East Asian languages). The key duties of the position include Role responsibilities Conduct research and analysis, including the critical analysis of intelligence-related material Translate and produce reports on open source and intelligence-related material Maintain a high level of country-specific subject matter expertise, which may involve participating in customer discussions and liaison meetings Develop personal capability by maintaining and improving language skills Develop and maintain significant customer and stakeholder relationships Be prepared to travel and work overseas as required Team member responsibilities, including contributing to a positive work environment.
