How do I become a international relations officer
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International Relations Officers can expect to earn a salary in the vicinity of $1,800 per week ($93,600). This occupation may also attract performance incentives and bonuses.Please note: These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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There are currently 31,100 public relations officers in Australia (including International Relations Officers). They are usually employed by government departments as well as scientific, technical, and ICT organisations.
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International Relations Officers need well developed communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll also need to be highly organised and have outstanding personal presentation. You could launch your career in International Relations by completing an Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communications or a Bachelor of Media and Communication (Public Relations). As your career progresses you should consider an MBA and well as foreign language studies.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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International Relations Officer careers
International Relations officers are marketing and PR professionals who manage how their company or organisational brand is perceived and experienced overseas. They may work to attract investors or to begin globalising the brand by shipping products overseas.
As an international relations officer you could be liaising with foreign dignitaries to understand of how the company’s slogans and tag-lines are interpreted in foreign languages, establishing a relationship with a foreign journalist, or researching world history and current events to predict how they may impact relationships with overseas suppliers.
