AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – Executive Assistant
The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, well organised, pro-active and service-focussed full time person to work as an Executive Assistant.
Duties:
• Manage and organise the Ambassador’s appointments and diary, and receive the Ambassador’s guests.
• Manage official events.
• Manage and coordinate programs for visits by officials and important guests.
• Action travel and hotel bookings for Ambassador and official visits.
• Maintain and update a database of the Embassy’s network of contacts.
• Backup to the Embassy Protocol officer.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
1. Advanced written and communication skills.
2. A high standard of written and spoken English and Arabic, with the proven ability to translate documents clearly and accurately.
3. A good understanding of Jordanian government institutions, function and procedure.
4. A minimum of intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
5. A high level of flexibility and responsibility, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
The commencement salary will be approximately JD 821.00 per month. New recruits 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, one by one. (please do not omit this piece of writing or your application will not be considered)
(2) a short resume (no more than 2 pages), and
(3) the contact details of at least two work referees.
Please forward applications by no later than Close of Business 15 June 2013 to:
Job Vacancy – Executive Assistant
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
Fax: (06) 580 7001
e-mail: [email protected]
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
The Australian Government is an equal opportunity employer. Any enquiries should be directed to the above email address.