The Australian High Commission (AHC) is seeking to recruit suitable applicants with relevant experience and qualification for the position of;
Personal Assistant to Head of Mission
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This position offers a blend of administrative responsibilities and secretarial work, in a modern office setting, with excellent prospects for personal development. Reporting to the Head of Mission (HOM), the successful applicant will perform a range of duties, including managing travel arrangements for the HOM, liaising with senior level officials, assisting the HOM for the preparation of reports and cables, and arranging social engagements. The successful applicant should also have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Selection Criteria
1. Well developed ability as a personal assistant to provide administrative, office and management systems support. Sound understanding of computerised information systems and their application in an administrative context, including an ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
2. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to respond to challenges and to set priorities. Ability to build productive working relationships and to adapt to different work environments.
3. Ability to administer human, financial, IT, property or other resources effectively and efficiently.
4. Well developed oral and written communication skills, including effectiveness in day-to-day negotiation, consultation and liaison. Strong interpersonal skills.
This is a security assessed position and applicants must be Australian, UK, Canadian or New Zealand Citizens and be willing to undergo security vetting.
Applications addressing the Selection Criteria should be addressed to:
Human Resources Manager
Australian High Commission
Locked Bag 129
Waigani NCD
or
[email protected]
Applications close at 16:30 on Friday, 20 August 2010.
(Late applications will not be considered.)
The Australian High Commission promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and is a smoke and buai free environment. All recruitment is based solely on merit. Offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory medical and local police security checks.