Office Administrator

The Australian Embassy is now accepting applications for an Office Administrator position, to begin in April 2010.  This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with good English, technical and office skills to join the dynamic team at the Embassy in Hanoi.

The primary function of this position is to provide assistance to the Facilities Manager in his day to day technical management of the Chancery.  The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work in work planning, budgeting, progress reporting, accounting and management of local contractors.

Candidates are expected to have high level communication skills, both in English and Vietnamese. This position requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and the successful candidate should be able to work independently and with others in a team. Candidates should possess at least two years experience in a similar position within a technical environment, with previous engagement with an Embassy or International Organisation to be a plus.

Full job description and selection criteria for this position is available on the homepage of the Embassy's website at www.vietnam.embassy.gov.au. 

Applications comprising a covering letter, the candidate’s personal assessment of suitability to the position, resume and contact details of two referees, should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, Australian Embassy, 8 Dao Tan Street, Hanoi, by the close of business on 27 March 2011.  Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written aptitude test and an interview in English. 

THE AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER