Australian High Commission
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Career Opportunities

Australian High Commission Singapore

There are two categories of staff employed at the Australian High Commission, Singapore. They include Diplomats and Locally Engaged Staff.

Diplomats are posted to Singapore by the Australian Government to undertake specific roles that hold diplomatic responsibilities.

Locally Engaged Staff (LES) are recruited locally and support the roles of Australian Diplomats. LES are employed by the High Commission on either an ongoing basis or a short term (fixed term) temporary basis with High Commission-specific terms and conditions of employment.

Job opportunities are listed below, when available.

Please submit applications in MS Word or PDF formats

The following documents must accompany all applications when applying for vacancies at The Australian High Commission;

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Completed Application Pack

When applying for jobs at the Australian High Commission, Singapore, please refer to the following documents to assist with your application submission.

  1. The relevant job description for which you are applying.
  2. Guidelines to applying for a job with the Australian High Commission
  3. Application Pack

For more information on how recruitment at the Australian High Commission, Singapore is carried out, please click here: Recruitment at the Australian High Commission, Singapore.

Temporary Employment Register

The Australian High Commission, Singapore maintains a Temporary Employment Register, which is used to fill short-term vacancies. The Temporary Employment Register (TER) is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for temporary, non-ongoing employment at the Australian High Commission (AHC). The TER enables us to temporarily employ appropriately highly skilled, motivated and experienced individuals at short notice for short - term (fixed term) contracts (up to 6 months).

Temporary employment opportunities arise from time to time for a number of different reasons including:

  • When permanent staff members in extended leave
  • During the period prior to filling a vacancy; or
  • To manage specific short term projects

NOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES

  • The process involves but not limited to the declarations of the code of conduct, code of secrecy, etc.
  • Only candidates being shortlisted considered for a position will be contacted
  • Placement on the temporary employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the following documents to [email protected]

  1. Completed Temporary Employment Register Application Form
  2. Latest CV with the employment history (MS Words or PDF format only)

Employment Opportunities - Locally Engaged Staff

Position currently open for recruitment: 2

Liaison and Administrative Support Officer

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE (ABF)

The ABF is Australia’s frontline border law enforcement agency and Australia’s customs service.  The ABF is operationally independent within the Home Affairs portfolio and delivers critical border protection and national security outcomes while facilitating the movement of people and goods across the border. The ABF’s mission is to protect Australia’s border and enable legitimate travel and trade. In an international environment, the ABF works closely with counterpart law enforcement agencies to detect, disrupt, and dismantle threats pre-border. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Liaison and Administrative Support Officer (LE4: SGD 4,786 - SGD 5,180 per month) works in conjunction with the ABF Superintendent/Consul to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the ABF Singapore Office by undertaking a range of administrative and corporate activities.   

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Undertake administrative duties in support of the ABF office, including the management of property and financial matters, calendar and diary appointments, management of filing systems, as well as general office duties. This also includes the preparation and processing of budgetary, financial, invoice and reimbursement documentation.
  • Assist with the preparation of programs and other administrative requirements for visits by senior Australian border, customs, and civil maritime security officials to Singapore. Co-ordinate official functions / events and training programs including drafting agendas, organising facilities and logistics.
  • Develop, maintain, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Australian High Commission staff, ABF teams and Singapore border, customs, and civil maritime security officials.
  • Maintain an awareness of activities undertaken by the Superintendent/Consul ABF (investigations, strategic and operational activities) to enable the ABF Singapore Office to provide accurate and timely response to border, customs, and civil maritime security agencies.
  • Maintain and analyse information systems used by ABF staff, including database and spreadsheet software (includes case management for active investigations, data input/extraction and data integrity, handling/dissemination of documents in accordance with established procedures).
  • Contribute to a range of written materials and policy advice including briefing papers, correspondence, proposals, presentations, and speeches to inform border, customs, and civil maritime security, strategies, emerging issues, and risks.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Must hold (or be able to obtain) an Australian Government National Security Clearance.
  • Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Border Force and wider Home Affairs portfolio.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to professionally represent ABF to internal and external stakeholders.
  • High standard of administrative, analytic, and computer-based skills (particularly Microsoft Office programmes) and ability to become proficient in ABF information and communications technology.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and a very high standard of integrity.
  • Ability to work in a small team, capacity to work with minimal supervision to achieve high quality outcomes, displays initiative, prioritise tasks and meet agreed deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong English language communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the ABF’s role and functions, an aptitude to appreciate investigative work and an ability to professionally represent the ABF to external stakeholders.
  • Possess well- developed communication skills and ability to working effectively as an individual, and with other people, with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement, proven organisational skills and an ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow directions, solve problems, act flexibly, and determine priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking the collection, evaluation, analysis and reporting of information, preferably in a law enforcement, government, or regulatory environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that only complete applications will be accepted. Please ensure that your application contains all of the below requirements:

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 17 October 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.  If you are not contacted within six weeks of the date of applications closing, you can consider your application unsuccessful.  The selection process usually takes several weeks, and short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome.

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Climate Diplomacy Officer (6 Months Contract With Potential For Continuation*)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE (DFAT)

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally.  This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.  The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government.  DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional, and bilateral interests.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position (LE4: SGD 4,786 - SGD 5,180 per month) will primarily support the Climate Diplomacy Counsellor to advance Australia’s climate diplomacy within the region. The Climate Diplomacy Officer will be vital in enabling the Counsellor to work effectively across the region by providing policy research, administrative, logistical and briefing support. The officer will also assist in delivering Australia’s public diplomacy objectives including amplifying messaging around Australia’s strategic climate objectives. The officer will have the skills and capacity to engage effectively with other post colleagues, public officials, non-government entities, regional organisations, the business community, and other stakeholders in regional countries on climate and energy transition issues.

*The position is initially a six month contract with the potential for it to be extended for another 2-3 years dependent on the Australian Government's longer-term objectives which will be determined during the first six months.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Understand and inform Australia’s climate policy and its objectives. Conduct and present policy research on climate and energy transition issues and monitor the policy landscape in the host country and regional countries.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including media contacts, policy think tanks and policy development institutions.
  • Prepare briefing and presentation materials for the Climate Diplomacy Counsellor’s engagements with host country and regional interlocutors.  
  • Assist with the logistics for regional visits and appropriately disseminate visit outcomes and follow up on action items. 
  • Assist with conveying climate diplomacy communications to host and regional countries to support advocacy efforts as tasked or requested by Canberra, including on climate agenda promotion and signature initiatives. 
  • Support implementation of public diplomacy and strategic communications efforts to grow awareness of Australia’s climate diplomacy, including potential economic opportunities for Australia and regional commercial actors. Support traditional and social media engagement to maximise regional influence and foster international buy-in.
  • Plan and deliver events and visit programs to deliver maximum awareness and support for Australia’s climate diplomacy objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Qualifications in a related field such as international development, international affairs, public policy, climate change, environment or communications and/or relevant professional experience in the public or private sector in Singapore or globally in the fields of climate, economics, trade, green economy, infrastructure, energy & resources, innovation or a related field
  • High quality written and spoken communication skills, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of effective stakeholder management. Demonstrated capacity to adapt communication styles and methods to appeal to the interests and knowledge of the audience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a deep understanding of complex issues in a timely manner and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate this understanding to a range of relevant stakeholders.
  • Proven organisational skills and ability to work both independently and as a team member to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively to meet deadlines. Capacity to cope with ambiguity or situations that lack clarity and to adapt to changing circumstances and new responsibilities.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, potentially with little notice.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that only complete applications will be accepted. Please ensure that your application contains all of the below requirements:

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 25 October 2024. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.  If you are not contacted within six weeks of the date of applications closing, you can consider your application unsuccessful.  The selection process usually takes several weeks, and short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome.

Position Department Status

  • Executive Assistant - Position closed
  • Senior Policy and Research Officer (Economic & Trade) - Interview in progress
  • Visits and Functions Officer (3 Months Contract) - Interview in progress
  • Security Manager - Interview in progress
  • Senior Investigative Assistant (Office Manager) (AFP) - Application closed
  • Visits and Functions Officer - Application closed
  • Public Affairs Officer - Application closed