Australian High Commission
Singapore
Singapore

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 (Maximum file size: 1.5MB)
  2. Latest CV with the employment history (MS Words or PDF format only) (Maximum file size: 1.5MB)

Applications that include documents embedded directly into the email body are often blocked due to our IT department’s strict security protocols. To ensure your application is received, please attach all required documents as separate files in a single email submission. 

Employment Opportunities - Locally Engaged Staff

Position currently open for recruitment: 1

Defence Alumni Manager

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Defence's primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government. Defence works with other Australian government agencies in Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position, located in the Australian High Commission Singapore, has two dimensions. The first is to assist Australian staff maintain relationships with key contacts across Southeast Asia by managing a database. This database will need to be built from existing data sources (such as Excel spreadsheets) and migrated to a new database. You will be responsible for ensuring data inputs meet the required standards, input new data, and research a broad range of sources for new information. You will be responsible for maintaining database access, and teaching others to use the database.


The second dimension is to manage detailed coordination activities to support Defence officials from both Australia and Singapore as they prepare to undertake training in one another’s’ country. This work will include identifying training opportunities, seek nominations, and support prospective students as they prepare for their training course.


You will report to the Assistant Defence Adviser and receive tasking from the Alumni Program Manager (located in Defence Canberra), but you will be expected to produce results with limited guidance. Some out-of-role tasking, such as supporting events, may be required.


This is a security-designated position. To be eligible for the security clearance process, applicants must hold nationality from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, or New Zealand.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Build and maintain deep knowledge of the database system, providing guidance to others to ensure optimal use and functionality.
  • Manage the Database by supporting the Program Manager to introduce a new database solution, including developing procedures and basic training materials, migrating data from legacy systems, and maintaining database availability and security.
  • Maintain database integrity, including researching and analysing potential entries, proactively seeking updates on contacts, updating the database as required, and producing monthly reports on data held, data entered and any observed data gaps.
  • Coordinate access to Australian Defence training and education programs by SAF personnel in accordance with individual Service and Defence International Engagement Plans and provide in-country support for Australian Defence personnel attending Singapore training.
  • Support major alumni program activities by coordinating events, meetings and activities, including by providing written briefing products.
  • Evaluate and reflect on the success of the information management strategy and regularly identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support other Defence Section activities as required, including providing support and representing the section at events.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Suitable qualifications or extensive experience in database management.
  • Ability to manage administrative processes that focus on client needs.
  • Clear and persuasive communications skills in English and an ability to work across cultures.
  • Broad knowledge of defence organisations.
  • Clear ability to work with limited guidance and be flexible enough to work as part of a small team
  • Demonstrated ability to work with limited guidance with high levels of accuracy and deliver within critical timeframes.
  • Ability to manage complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders and deliver a high level of customer service.
  • Ability to work within an Australian Embassy/High Commission (subject to security assessment)
  • Suitability to hold a Baseline security clearance.

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, 11 February 2026 (Singapore Time). 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why do some job applications fail to reach our recruitment inbox successfully?
    Applications that include documents embedded directly into the email body are often blocked due to our IT department’s strict security protocols. To ensure your application is received, please attach all required documents as separate files in a single email submission.
     
  • Will relocation, housing, and schooling support be provided if I am shortlisted for the role?
    Relocation, housing, schooling support and visa fees are not provided as part of the Australian High Commission’s employment package.
     
  • What is the process for obtaining work visa sponsorship?

    For all Australian or other non-host country nationals applying for this role, employment is contingent upon obtaining relevant visas from the relevant local authorities such as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), to enter and reside in Singapore. Only after this approval will the employer proceed to apply for the appropriate work visa on behalf of the selected candidate.

    Please note that the work visa process may involve probity checks, police background verification, and pre-employment medical clearance. If permission to remain in Singapore is denied, revoked, or not renewed, both the employment and the signed contract will immediately become invalid in accordance with local labour laws.

  • Are the employment conditions subjected to Australian or Singapore labour law?
    Locally engaged staff are employed by the Australian High Commission under conditions of service in compliance with Singapore labour law.
     
  • Is it possible to perform the employment on a fully remote basis from outside Singapore?
    None of the Australian High Commission’s locally engaged roles are eligible for remote work outside of Singapore.
     
  • Is employment with the organisation subject to the Singapore tax system?
    Yes, employment income earned in Singapore is subject to taxation under the regulations of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Australian High Commission employees are responsible for ensuring they comply with local taxation regulations.
     
  • Is employment with the organization subject to Australian Superannuation entitlements and Tax Residency requirements for Australian employees?
    Australian Superannuation entitlements and tax residency status will depend on the outcome generated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) online tool.

Position Department Status

Status: 4

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