AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – Receptionist / Administration Officer
The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, pro-active and service-focussed person to work in the Embassy as a Receptionist / Administration Officer, to commence as soon as possible.
Duties:
• Respond to client telephone enquiries and direct them to the responsible officer or agency
• Greet visitors and escort to the relevant officer
• Maintain telephone tree messages in English and Arabic in consultation with Technical Officer and / or IT Manager
• Maintain Embassy telephone directories
• Manage travel bookings
• Monitor and procure office supplies
• Manage chancery conference room bookings
• Coordinate day to day driver schedules for Embassy deliveries and collections
• Prepare / Translate routine correspondences as required.
• Assist HR Manager with the Locally Engaged Staff Contracts, leaves, and other related HR issues.
• Assist Finance unit as required
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
1. Excellent administration and organisational skills
2. Well developed communication and client servicing skills.
3. A professional standard of written and spoken English and Arabic
4. A high level of flexibility and responsibility and the ability to work effectively as a team member
5. Basic knowledge of finance and HR management is desirable.
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 referees. Please forward applications no later than COB 20 May 2014 to:
Job Vacancy – Receptionist / Admin Officer
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
Fax: 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.