🏆 Personal Achievements & Goals
Open to Work · Sydney AU
Howard John Su
🎵Music & Composition
🌏Trilingual
💻Web Dev
🔐Security Research
📖Lifelong Learner
🏃Fitness & Sports

Howard John Su

M. International Security · Trilingual · APS Candidate

Policy Analysis Intl Security Trilingual APS Ready
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About

Who is Howard?

I'm a Master of International Security graduate from the University of Sydney (Distinction, 77), with a Bachelor of Arts from UQ spanning Chinese, Media & Digital Culture, and Study in Religion.

My dissertation examined how Australian mainstream media frames China's nuclear capabilities — analysing 170+ articles across eight thematic categories — and how these narratives shaped public opinion around the AUKUS Agreement during the 2022 Federal Election.

I actively seek roles in the Australian Public Service across policy analysis, investigation, intelligence support, and roles leveraging trilingual Mandarin, Cantonese, and English communication.

University
Univ. of Sydney & UQ
Degree
M. International Security
Research Focus
AUKUS · Nuclear Discourse
Location
Sydney, Australia
Education

Academic Background

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Master of International Security
The University of Sydney
Distinction · Score 77
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Bachelor of Arts
The University of Queensland
Chinese · Media & Digital Culture · Religion
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Certificate II in Sports Coaching
Additional Qualification
Skills

Capabilities

Policy Analysis & Writing92%
Mandarin (Written & Spoken)90%
Content Editing & Strategy88%
Research & Discourse Analysis88%
HTML / CSS / JavaScript78%
Python · SQL · Data Analysis72%
Narrative AnalysisMedia Framing PythonSQLHTML/CSS Adobe CCPremiere AUKUSR2P Model UNPeace Journalism
Languages

Multilingual Communication

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English
Native
🇨🇳
Mandarin
Advanced · 7/7
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Cantonese
Advanced
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Japanese
Basic
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German
Basic
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Translation
CN→EN · 7/7
Connect

Profiles & Contact

Achievements & Personal Goals

A personal record of milestones reached and the path ahead

🎓Academic Achievements
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Master of International Security — Distinction (77)
Graduated with Distinction from the University of Sydney, completing a dissertation on AUKUS media framing and public opinion analysis across 170+ articles.
2024
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Advanced Chinese-English Translation (7/7)
Achieved the highest possible grade in advanced Chinese-to-English translation coursework, demonstrating professional-level bilingual proficiency.
University
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QCAA Senior Language External Examination
Completed the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority external examination in Chinese, alongside NSW HSC Chinese results.
High School
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Model UN — Responsibility to Protect
Completed Model UN coursework with optimistic engagement on R2P frameworks, citing achievements in Kenya and Côte d'Ivoire as case studies.
MUN
Personal Interests & Habits
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Music & Composition
Studies pop music composition, singing, and harmonic theory as a creative hobby — exploring production and songwriting.
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Web Development
Builds personal projects using HTML, CSS, JS, Python and SQL. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud for visual design.
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Continuous Learning
Researches international security, peace journalism, Buddhist philosophy, and public health equity policy as ongoing intellectual interests.
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Sports & Fitness
Holds Certificate II in Sports Coaching. Maintains an active lifestyle through regular exercise and physical wellness routines.
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Language Practice
Actively maintains and improves Mandarin and Cantonese fluency through daily use, media consumption, and translation practice.
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Writing & Editing
Freelance content editor working with university students and professionals on readability, style, and cross-cultural communication.
🎯Personal Goals & Progress
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APS Career Entry
Applications Underway65%
  • Applied to AGGP Generalist Stream
  • Applied to ASD Mandarin Careers
  • Targeting ASIO / integrity agencies
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Language Mastery
Japanese Progress30%
  • Reach JLPT N4 in Japanese
  • Maintain Mandarin at professional level
  • Explore German conversation practice
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Music Production
First EP20%
  • Complete original vocal compositions
  • Learn music production software (DAW)
  • Record and publish an EP
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Research & Publishing
Academic Writing45%
  • Publish dissertation findings as article
  • Contribute to peace journalism research
  • Explore public health policy writing