Overview:
Australia has welcomed Jane Keating as its new Deputy Head of Mission to Palau. With experience in diplomatic and consular roles overseas and in Canberra, Keating will work with Palauan government officials and the community to strengthen ties between the two countries, including cooperation in tourism, trade and connectivity.
12 October 2026
The Australian Embassy is pleased to welcome Ms. Jane Keating as its new Deputy Head of Mission to the Republic of Palau.
Ms Keating joins the Embassy from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, where she most recently worked as Assistant Director, Protection Privileges and Immunities Section. She has also served overseas at the Australian Embassy in Kabul and as Regional Consular Officer for the Africa region, based at the Australian High Commission in Pretoria.
““I am thrilled to be in the Republic of Palau and to begin working alongside the Palauan community and my colleagues. Having already heard so much about Palau’s extraordinary natural beauty, including its iconic jellyfish, I look forward to getting to know the country, its culture and its people while deepening the friendship between Australia and Palau,” said Ms Keating.
Ms Keating will work closely with Palauan government counterparts and the broader community to support Australia’s engagement with Palau and advance the strong partnership between our two countries. As Deputy Head of Mission, she will also oversee the Embassy’s corporate operations and support the delivery of consular, passport and notarial services.
Australia remains a committed partner to the Republic of Palau and will continue to listen to and work in partnership with Palau, including to improve connectivity, promote tourism and trade and create stronger people to people links.