Driver & Administrative Assistant – Australian High Commission

• Ongoing, Full-Time
• LKR142,939 per month
• Colombo, Sri Lanka

About the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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’s security, enhancing Australia’s 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’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

About the position

This position supports the Australian High Commission’s transport operations and involves regular after-hours work and provincial travel. As part of a small team, the position is a mixed-duties role responsible for a range of corporate functions, including maintaining inventory records, managing mail and courier services, fleet management, liaising with service providers, handling correspondence, and performing general administrative duties.

For more detailed information please view the Position Description.

Employment conditions

The successful applicant will be offered ongoing contract, subject to the successful completion of six months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification.

The successful applicants 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 HR.Colombo@dfat.gov.au.

Position Description