The Australian Embassy represents the Australian Government in Vietnam and is led by Australia’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. to Vietnam, Ms Renée Deschamps
Embassy staff deal with a range of matters, including diplomatic relations, trade and two-way investment, education, security cooperation, policing, immigration and development cooperation.
The Embassy hosts a number of Australian Government agencies, including the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Defence, Home Affairs, Education, and Agriculture; the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade); the Australian Federal Police; and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research. All work together to promote Australia's interests in Vietnam.
The Embassy aims to strengthen Australia’s position as an enduring partner and friend of Vietnam. It seeks to elevate Australia’s reputation as an open and inclusive country with knowledge and expertise to share, and as an attractive place to study, live, visit and invest.
The Embassy also provides consular services for Australians living in and travelling through Vietnam, and is responsible for Australian passports, entry clearances and visas to enter Australia.
The Australian Government is also represented by a Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Australia’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. to VietnamMs Deschamps is a senior officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She was most recently Assistant Secretary, Budget and Policy Branch. Ms Deschamps was previously Regional Political Counsellor in Suva, responsible for leading engagement with the Pacific Islands Forum. Other roles have included international policy development and implementation. Ms Deschamps has been recognised for outstanding leadership, earning a 2021 Secretary’s Award for leading Suva Post’s bilateral and regional development teams to successfully deliver Australia’s response to Tropical Cyclone Harold and programming pivot during the COVID-19 crisis. Prior to joining the Department, Ms Deschamps worked at the Department of Finance, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Department of Health and community organisations. Ms Deschamps holds a Master of Health Science (Deakin University), a Graduate Certificate in Management (ANU) and a Bachelor of Applied Health Science (University of Queensland).
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