Job Description

• Non-ongoing, Fixed Term Contract
• INR 82,613 per month
• Bengaluru, India

About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia\xe2\x80\x99s security, enhancing Australia\xe2\x80\x99s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia\xe2\x80\x99s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

About the Position

In conjunction with the Australian High Commission, New Delhi, and under limited direction of the Senior Administrative Officer, manage the financial, human resources, IT, property, procurement and other corporate and reporting functions of the Consulate-General in accordance with Australian government policy and procedures.

Manage the corporate team to provide day to day administrative and operational duties of the office, including budgeting and accounts, procurement, HR administration, IT support, transport and property management and maintenance.

For more detailed information please view the Position Description.

Employment conditions

Subject to the successful completion of six months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant/s will be initially offered Non-ongoing fixed term contract for 2 years. The successful applicant will be expected to commence duty within one month of being advised of the selection for the position.

Commitment to diversity

The Australian High Commission is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce. We are looking for people who share our values and who are as diverse as the community we serve.

Note: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of three to four weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Only candidates who complete their application online will be considered. Email applications are not accepted.

Contact Information

All queries relating to job applications should be directed to ndliahcjobs@dfat.gov.au.