Expressions of interest - Honorary Consul of Australia in Madagascar

About the position 
We are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Honorary Consul of Australia in Madagascar. 

The Honorary Consul plays an important role in supporting Australia's presence in Madagascar by providing consular and passport services to Australian citizens and fostering strong relationships with Malagasy authorities, business leaders and local communities. In this role, you will help support Australian citizens and advance Australia’s interests in Madagascar.

The Honorary Consul may be an Australian citizen. We may also consider non-Australians with a personal connection to Australia who meet all other selection criteria. The Honorary Consul must be resident in Antananarivo and will have jurisdiction throughout Madagascar.

The successful candidate is required to have good standing in and a good reputation within Madagascar. They should have strong organisational and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.  They should also have a strong knowledge of the political, bureaucratic, commercial, and media landscape of Madagascar.

We are seeking a capable, well-connected and community-minded individual for this high-profile position.

Principal functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• providing consular assistance to Australian citizens in line with Australian Government policies
• providing passports assistance to Australian citizens, including conducting passport interviews (once accredited to do so), processing applications, forwarding documentation, and returning passports as required
• maintaining contact with the resident Australian community 
• assisting in furthering Australian cultural, educational, scientific and technological interests in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Mauritius and building general public awareness of Australia
• maintaining good relations with the host government and local authorities, in particular branches relevant to Australia's consular and other interests and, when requested by the Australian Embassy in Mauritius, acting as a communication channel between it and the Madagascan authorities
• engaging in ceremonial and public affairs activities as a representative of Australia, as requested/authorised by the Australian Embassy in Mauritius
• assisting in arrangements for visiting Australian officials 
• directing inquirers seeking information on migrating or travelling to Australia or about importing or taking goods to Australia to the relevant Australian government department
• other duties as requested by the Australian Embassy in Mauritius.

Terms of Appointment

Appointments are typically for an initial term of three years, including a one-year probation period. An honorarium is payable.

Selection criteria:

The applicant must: 

• be a long-term resident of Madagascar
• possess office accommodation in Madagascar of an appropriate professional standard (including meeting basic health and safety standards), suitable for use as a consulate for the representation of Australia’s interests
• possess strong knowledge of the political, business and media landscape in Madagascar
• be fluent in English and in French. While not a mandatory requirement, knowledge of Malagasy would be considered an asset
• be financially independent and have sufficient time available to perform the required duties
• not hold a consular commission from another country, nor any government or official position in Madagascar
• not hold employment or conduct a business which would adversely affect the reputation and good standing of Australia in Madagascar
• be willing to abide by the Australian Government’s code of conduct and conflict of interest guidelines (DFAT Code of Conduct for Overseas Service | Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
• be able to obtain a police clearance.
   

How to Express Interest:

Applications comprising a curriculum vitae (up to two pages), a current passport photograph and expression of interest which addresses the selection criteria (up to one page), should be submitted to [email protected] by 01 September 2026. 

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected].