Australian Embassy
Jordan
Embassy address: 41 Kayed Al Armouti Street, Abdoun, Amman - Telephone: 580 7000 - Fax: 580 7001

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Job vacancies

Consular/Passports Officer

The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking a pro-active and client-focused person to provide consular and passport services. The position would also be trained as the backup for the LANA (Local Area Network Administrator) position.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  1. Well developed oral and written communications skills in both English and Arabic.
  2. High level of integrity, responsibility and ability to take initiative.
  3. Demonstrated experience in client services and ability to work effectively as a team member.
  4. High level of organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  5. Experience in various IT applications would also be desirable.

Salary will be based on skills and experience. The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed term contract, and will be initially engaged for a three month probationary period.

Applications must include:

  1. a two page supporting statement which explains how you meet the above criteria
  2. a one page career resume
  3. the contact details of at least two recent work referees.

Please forward applications no later than 15 March 2010 to:

Job Vacancy - Position 9690
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
Fax: 580 7001
e-mail: amman.austremb@dfat.gov.au

 Telephone enquiries, incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Executive Assistant/Client Service Officer

The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking a pro-active and client-focussed person to provide executive assistance to the Ambassador, perform administrative duties and to be the first point of contact within the Embassy for visitors and telephone enquiries.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  1. Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both English and Arabic.
  2. Well-developed client service, administrative and computer skills.
  3. High level of integrity, responsibility and initiative, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.

Salary will be based on skills and experience (around JD9,500 pa). The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed term contract, and will be initially engaged for a three month probationary period.

Applications must include:

  1. a supporting statement (no more than two pages) which explains how you meet the above criteria
  2. a one page career resume
  3. the contact details of at least two recent work referees.

Please forward applications no later than 8 April 2010.

Job Vacancy - Position 10129
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
or
Fax: 580 7001

Telephone enquiries, incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Community Liaison Officer (Part-Time)

The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking a part-time Community Liaison Officer. In consultation with Post Administration, the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) provides support and assistance to A-based employees and their families on a range of issues including settling-in and out arrangements, education, spouse employment and conditions at post.

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

  1. It is desirable that applicants have the experience of at least one overseas posting prior to their current posting and to have first-hand knowledge and appreciation of the issues relating to spouses, partners, dependants and single A-based employees serving overseas.
  2. Ideally, applicants should have been at their current post for at least six months prior to their appointment.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with A-based employees, including single officers, spouses, partners and dependants and to liaise effectively with the post administration.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills, an appreciation of the need to maintain confidentiality, flexibility and adaptability.
  5. An ability to produce constructive ideas on ways in which matters of concern to employees, spouses and dependants may be addressed.
  6. An awareness of the resources available within the mission, the local community and through the Family Liaison Officer.
  7. An ability to work with limited supervision, to set priorities and to allocate resources so as to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
  8. Ideally the Community Liaison Officer is the spouse or partner of an Australian Government Officer serving overseas.

    Hours and salary:

    The hours of duty will be flexible and will be determined by post requirements and funding. The CLO will maintain regular hours during which they are readily accessible to the post community. It is anticipated that the Amman CLO would work on average about 4 hours per week.

    The appointment will be for a fixed term of 12 months.

    The hourly rate will be approximately JD18.

    Role and Responsibilities:

    The CLO's primary responsibility is to provide support and assistance to new arrivals and to collect and maintain current information on living conditions at post, as it relates to the interests of all A-based employees and dependants. With this in mind, CLOs should have a good knowledge of resources available within the local community

    The CLO should develop and implement strategies to assist new arrivals at post, including through the preparation of orientation programs, arrival kits and information packs. The services provided by CLOs should be distinct from routine administrative services provided by locally engaged staff (LES) within post administration.

    CLO is not a professional counsellor and does not require these skills to perform their duties. When dealing with matters of personal concern, the CLO should act to facilitate access to appropriate resources within the mission, the local community or in Australia through the department's welfare network.

    Where appropriate the CLO may serve as a member of post committees.

    The CLO should maintain regular contact with the Family Liaison Officer, DFAT Canberra (FLO) and raise any issues of concern.

    How to apply

    To be considered you need to send us:

    1. a two page statement which explains how you meet each of the selection criteria
    2. a one page career resume
    3. contact details of two recent work referees

    Please forward to:

    Job Vacancy – CLO

    Australian Embassy

    PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180

    Or email

    amman.austremb@dfat.gov.au

    By Thursday 8 April 2010

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