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;

Curriculum Vitae
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.

The relevant job description for which you are applying.
Guidelines to applying for a job with the Australian High Commission
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]

Completed Temporary Employment Register Application Form (Maximum file size: 1.5MB)
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: 3

Consular and Passports Officer (Part-Time: Max 18.75 working hours per week)

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. The Department also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional, and bilateral interests.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This part-time position (LE3: SGD 1,929 - SGD 2,087.50 per month) has supporting role in the Consular and Passport Section at the Australian High Commission in Singapore. Under general direction, the Consular and Passports Officer provides consular support to clients and their family members and also provides efficient and secure passport and notarial services. This position may be required to provide emergency consular assistance outside of office hours, which will be compensated for.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Providing a range of passport services to Australian citizens in accordance with the Australian Passport Act, including client interviews, processing applications, financial transactions, providing advice and guidance to clients regarding Passport matters.
Providing a range of consular services and assist Australian citizens in line with the Consular Services Charter.
Under limited guidance, providing timely advice and reporting on consular and passport cases, including the drafting of correspondence and liaising with key stakeholders such as Consular Operations DFAT.
Liaison with local authorities, including emergency services organisations, in relation to consular and/or passport matters.
Providing a range of notarial acts and services consistent with Australian legislation and guidelines.
Undertaking a range of administrative functions, including assisting the section in maintaining up-to date resource information for the public.
With limited guidance, responding to a range of consular, passport and general enquiries from the public in person, by telephone and by email.
Participating in the after-hours duty phone roster.
Contributing to crisis preparedness by assisting with consular response team training and respond to, and assist, during a consular crisis.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with a culturally diverse range of organisations and individuals.
Demonstrated proficiency in English to effectively serve a large English-speaking clientele.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team to achieve outcomes.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications with the ability to quickly learn new computer systems.
Proven capacity to prioritise and manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines. Strong administrative skills with the ability to prepare written reports.
Ability to interpret, follow, and accurately implement instructions and guidelines while exercising sound judgement.
Strong awareness of information security and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. Maintain records in accordance with Australian Government guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY

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

A latest CV (Word or PDF format only);
A complete Application Pack

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 03 December 2025 (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.

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Visits Events and Functions Support Officer (Part-Time: Max 18.75 working hours per week)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE (DFAT)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Visits, Events and Functions Support Officer (LE3: SGD 1,929 - SGD 2,087.50 per month), under the direction of the Visits and Events Manager, will be required to undertake work that supports the High Commission’s high-level visit programs, events and functions. This includes for the Governor-General, Prime Minister, portfolio Ministers, non-portfolio Cabinet Ministers, Federal and State Parliamentarians and Senior Government Officials. The Visits Events and Functions Support Officer will assist in organising functions and events hosted by the High Commissioner or Deputy High Commissioner at the Official Residence or High Commission. Visit, functions and event programs may involve out of hours work, including long hours, late evenings, early mornings, and weekends, for which compensation is paid.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Support the Visits and Events Manager and Officer with administration of official functions and events including protocol matters, budget management, and delivery of hospitality duties at both the Residence and Chancery.
Support the Visits and Events Manager and Officer with administration for official visits which can include coordination of accommodation, transport, and security.
Support and administration with guest lists RSVPs, and Vendors to deliver successful visits, events and functions.
Manage competing work priorities and work collaboratively with the Visits and Events Manager, Visits and Function Officer and Property Team during in-country visit delegations to ensure visit programs and arrangements are delivered in accordance with prevailing policy requirements and guidelines.
Maintain a working knowledge of current Australian and Singapore Government policies, across the High Commission’s interests.
Administrative and other adhoc duties as directed, including record keeping, budget management, contract, and vendor communications to maintain relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated experience and success in assisting to deliver functions and events in Government, non-government organisations and/or private sector.
Ability to work highly flexible hours outside of business hours, with little notice and ability to work under pressure for sustained periods.
High quality written and spoken communication skills, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of effective stakeholder management, including with government and/or private sector partners.
Proven organisational skills and ability to work both independently and as a team member to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively to meet deadlines.
Strong administration skills including all Microsoft suite, SAP and Teams as a record keeping tool as well as facilitating meetings, IT skills, including digital tech capabilities.

HOW TO APPLY

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

A latest CV (Word or PDF format only);
A complete Application Pack

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 04 December 2025 (Singapore Time). Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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Manager, Property & Office Services

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE (DFAT)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Manager, Property and Office Services (LE5: SGD 6,259 - SGD 6,775 per month) supervises a diverse team responsible for a wide range of technical and administrative support to the A-Based and LES staff of the Australian High Commission and other government agencies and their families. You will be responsible for managing the section including all property, repairs and maintenance, transport (including fleet vehicles), office services (including mail), capital acquisitions, residential leases and contract/supplier management.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Examine, negotiate and manage residential leases; invite and evaluate tenders and manage service and maintenance contracts.
Work with the facility management contractor to manage the program of building repairs and maintenance for the chancery, Head of Mission residence and other residences.
Prepare and monitor lease agreements and conduct accommodation inspections of residential properties as required, such as on occupations, change of occupancy or expiry/termination of lease
Oversee inventories, asset registers and the annual asset stock-take and update the Capital Management Plan.
Oversee settling-in and out accommodation, local relocations and overseas removals.
Coordinate Emergency Evacuation Plans and First Aid response for High Commission.
Procure goods and services (including capital acquisitions) in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines.
Approve expenditure within delegation limits and maintain accountable documents in accordance with the Department’s financial rules and regulations.
Advise Property Officer on official vehicle fleet from procurement, repairs and maintenance to disposal of diplomatic duty-free vehicles.
Back up as driver especially during high-level visits.
Any other ad-hoc duties as per assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated knowledge, skills or experience in property and/or transport management
Demonstrated experience managing a small team
Fluency in English
Proficiency in an additional Southeast Asian language is preferred, particularly Bahasa Melayu or Chinese.
The ability to obtain an Australian government NV2 security clearance is desirable
The ability to obtain a Singapore drivers licence is required.
This role involves handling and moving heavy furniture, as well as working in outdoor environments. Candidates should be physically capable and comfortable performing tasks in such conditions.
Ability to work with minimal direction and demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, discretion and initiative
Ability to manage and lead a small team carrying out tasks in Property and Transport management
Ability to interact and liaise effectively with a culturally diverse range of organisation and individuals
Ability to plan and deliver logistic support in line with operational requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

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

A latest CV (Word or PDF format only);
A complete Application Pack

Applications should be submitted electronically to [email protected] by 23:59, 14 December 2025 (Singapore Time). Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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

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