Australian Embassy to Belgium and Luxembourg and Mission to the EU and NATO

15/09/2026

11/09/2026

No better way to farewell summer than a Great Australian Barbie! 🇦🇺

From Aussie slang and games to lamb chops on the barbie, we had a great time sharing a taste of Australian culture with our friends in Brussels.

Thanks to everyone who came along, especially Treasury Wine Estates for the amazing champagne and wines, as well as our friends at Melbourne Coffee, who helped us get into the Aussie spirit and made it such an incredible evening!

08/09/2026

On Saturday, Counsellor Johanna Taylor represented the Australian Embassy at the 82nd Tank Ceremony in Antwerp, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Liberation of Antwerp.

Together with local authorities, veterans, and community members, we honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for peace and freedom during the Second World War. Through commemorative activities, including a wreath-laying ceremony, we paid tribute to all who served and helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today.

Lest we forget. 🇦🇺🇧🇪

02/09/2026

📢 We're hiring!

The Australian Embassy in Brussels is seeking a Finance and Asset Management Officer (LE4) to join the Defence Section on a full-time fixed-term contract.

This is a diverse role involving financial management, budget planning, asset and vehicle management, travel coordination, governance and compliance, and support for Defence activities across Belgium, the EU and NATO.

If you're an organised professional with experience in finance, administration or programme management and are looking to contribute to Australia's international engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

🗓 Applications close 22 September 2026.

🔗 Apply here: https://dfat-gov.pinpointhq.com/postings/7db159de-3914-4214-8135-a54b58f0828c

27/08/2026

On the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Declaration of Independence, Australia stands firmly with Ukraine against Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression. We honour the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and reaffirm Australia’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and freedom.

27/08/2026

his week our Deputy Head of Mission attended a commemoration in Kersbeek, honouring the lives of three Allied airmen who lost their lives there during the Second World War.

Among them was Australian Sergeant Neville Charles Holdaway, who lost his life alongside British Sergeant Keith Lash Matthews and Flight Sergeant Harry Thompson from New Zealand, when their Wellington bomber crashed into the fields of Kersbeek on the night of 24–25 August 1942. In the moments before the crash, Flight Sergeant Thompson managed to steer the aircraft away from the residential area, protecting civilians on the ground. We reflect on his actions and the courage of the entire crew as a testament to their service and sacrifice.

We honour their memory and remember all those who gave their lives during the Second World War.

Thank you to the Organising Committee and the people of Kersbeek for a very warm welcome.

Photos © Danielle Roubroeks

17/08/2026

🏑 A great day out supporting Australian hockey!

Colleagues enjoyed an afternoon of hockey in Belgium on Sunday, cheering on the Australian men's hockey team, the Kookaburras, as they secured a convincing victory at the Hockey World Cup.

Congratulations to the Kookaburras on a strong performance and an impressive AUS 3 - IRE 1 win.
Kookaburras | Hockey Australia

14/08/2026

Good news for the Great Barrier Reef 🪸, good news for the ecosystem 🌊.

The World Heritage Committee recently recognized Australia’s ongoing work to protect the world’s largest coral reef system, including action on climate change, water quality, sustainable fisheries and Crown-of-Thorns Starfish.
Australia continues to share its world-leading reef management and restoration expertise internationally to support global efforts to protect coral reefs.

This includes sharing knowledge and tools developed through the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program, one of world’s largest programs to develop and deploy large-scale climate adaptation projects on the Reef.
As climate change remains the biggest threat to coral reefs worldwide, international collaboration and innovation will be essential to protecting reefs for generations to come.

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06/08/2026

27/07/2026

📢 We're hiring!

The Australian Embassy in Brussels is looking for a Public Diplomacy & Social Media Officer to join our Press & Public Diplomacy team.

Help deliver communications campaigns, social media content, events and public diplomacy initiatives across Belgium, Luxembourg, the EU & NATO.

🔗 Apply here by 31 August 2026: https://www.amrislive.com/wizards_v2/ahc/vacancyView.php?&requirementId=1037