AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – Property / Administration Assistant
The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, pro-active and service-focussed person to work in the Embassy’s property and administration section, to commence as soon as possible.
Duties:
• Document and track faults in Embassy managed properties, and providing feedback to clients
• Manage the work of Embassy contractors, including gardeners, cleaners and maintenance contractors
• Produce and maintain information reports for Australian staff residences
• Maintain asset and other property registers and perform annual stocktakes
• Manage settling-in-kits for newly arrived Australian staff
• Arrange the disposal of surplus Embassy assets and stores
• Arrange packing and removal of effects for Australian staff
• Arrange for the provision of utilities and other services in the chancery and at residences, including liaison with providers
• Assist the Office Manager in accounts, personnel and administration functions
• Other duties as requested
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
1. Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both English and Arabic
2. Good knowledge and experience of office and residential property management
3. A strong organizational ability, including the management of competing responsibilities, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
4. A high level of flexibility and responsibility, and the ability to work effectively as a team member
Salary will be based on skills and experience. All new staff are employed on a fixed term contract basis, and will be initially engaged for a three month probationary period.
Applications must include: (1) a statement which explains how you meet the above selection criteria, (2) a short resume, and (3) the contact details of at least two work referees. Please forward applications no later than COB 04 November 2012 to:
Job Vacancy – Property Admin Assistant Position
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
Fax: 580 7001
e-mail: [email protected]
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Any enquiries should be directed to the above email address.
The Australian Government is an equal opportunity employer.