Does australian overseas diplomatic staff lose their posts when the government changes?

Question

Does australian overseas diplomatic staff lose their posts when the government changes?

Answer 1

Diplomats are appointed by the President or Prime Minister.  Thus, their position is co-terminus with the tenure of the head of state unless they are re-appointed by the next winner in the election.

Answer 2

Not Australian diplomatic staff they are foreign office civil servants. Australian ambassadors and equivalent are career diplomats and they are not political appointments.