Embassy Vacancies
1. Full Time Employment Opportunities
Vacancies posted here are for Locally Engaged Staff employed under local contracts of employment to work directly for the Australian Embassy in Amman.
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Current vacancies:
There are no current vacancies.
Please note the following:
- All Applications must be submitted in English Language.
- Recruitment queries should be sent to [email protected]. We do not accept unsolicited CVs/applications.
- Any relocation costs are at the expense of the candidate, including travel, personal effects, and accommodation.
- We are unable to provide advice or accept any liability regarding individual taxation obligations. Applicants are responsible for determining what their own individual taxation obligations may be with respect to employment with an Australian mission overseas, including the impact of any relevant tax treaties.
The Recruitment and Selection Process
- All positions advertised have a corresponding position description setting out the responsibilities and tasks of the job and selection criteria describing the key competencies, skills, and/or qualifications required to perform in the position.
- A selection committee, composed of three staff members from different departments will be responsible for selection decisions, each position will have a different committee created for it.
- The position description and selection criteria are used as a benchmark for assessing applications.
- Please make sure your application is written using your own language and experience. DFAT policy allows the use of AI in applications to assist with organizing your application, but not to be fully generated and written by it. DFAT’s AI policy can be found at the following link: DFAT AI Policy
- Applications that do not specifically address the required skills and the relevant experience will not be considered.
Timeline of the recruitment and selection process
We are committed to providing a smooth recruitment and selection process for all applicants. Guidance for the timing of the process is outlined below:
- Positions are usually advertised for a minimum period of two weeks.
- Where possible, we aim to shortlist candidates within two weeks of the applications closing date.
- Interviews are held face to face or via phone/video conference if the candidate is unavailable for an in-person interview as they are out of the country.
- Where possible, we aim to have selection decisions confirmed within three months of the closing date of applications.
- All tested or interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application at the conclusion of the selection process.
- Due to the high number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Feedback
- We appreciate that feedback aids candidates in the development of future applications.
- Feedback may be provided to shortlisted candidates after interviews have been conducted and a decision has been made. This will confirm the selection process and a breakdown of how well your application met each of the selection criteria, compared to other candidates.
Referee Reports
- You will be required to supply e-mails from at least two work referees. One of your referees must be your current or most recent supervisor/manager. They must be familiar with your work and able to comment on your abilities and performance.
- Referees of shortlisted candidates may be contacted by e-mail after the interview stage as needed. It is your responsibility to advise your referees that they may be contacted.
2. Temporary Employment Opportunities
For temporary job vacancies, please download and fill this form and send it along with your CV to [email protected]