JAPANESE-SPEAKING JUNIOR RESEARCHER

JAPANESE-SPEAKING JUNIOR RESEARCHER 

• Hybrid Work Arrangement  

• Attractive Remuneration  

• Friendly & Supportive Team Environment 

Join a highly respected global organisation offering hybrid working flexibility, outstanding employee benefits, and a collaborative international team environment. 
As a Research Analyst, you will monitor, research, summarise, and translate Australian news and current affairs into high-quality PowerPoint and Word-based reports. Topics will include Australia-Japan relations, politics, economic trends, public policy, and geopolitical developments across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region. 
No prior research experience is required. We are seeking intellectually curious professionals with a genuine interest in politics, economics, and current affairs. Candidates should have 2-3 years of work experience in Japan or Australia and possess strong written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English. 
Key Responsibilities 

• Research and prepare reports, summaries, and presentations in Word and PowerPoint for Head Office.  

• Monitor political, economic, and Geopolitical developments in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region.  

• Research key industries such as mining, energy, infrastructure, and agribusiness.  

• Track developments in Australian politics, the economy, foreign policy, and Australia-Japan relations.  

• Attend meetings, seminars, and conferences, and prepare summary notes and reports in Japanese.  

• Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, academics, and research organisations.  

• Coordinate external research projects and work with research providers.  

• Travel within Australia, the Pacific region, and Japan when required, and prepare reports on findings.  

• Communicate regularly with Head Office and support research activities.  

• Assist with other projects and duties as required. 

 
About You 

• Native-level Japanese language skill  

• Interested in researching and  summarising news articles is highly desirable but not necessary 

• 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 interested in 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 www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.