Admin Assistant Defence Cooperation

EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA
HANOI

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Admin Assistant Defence Cooperation
Department of Defence

The Department of Defence within the Embassy of Australia in Hanoi is looking for a talented and energetic individual to fulfil the position of Admin Assistant Defence Cooperation (LE3).

The primary role of Defence is to defend Australia and its national interests against armed attack. Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, but with a capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies. Australia’s Defence Cooperation Program with Vietnam is centred on English language training and professional military education with the first courses commencing in 2000. Defence is a pillar in Australia and Vietnam’s strategic partnership and the Defence Cooperation program is an important and tangible facet of the bilateral defence relationship.

Applicant should have at least two (2) years’ work experience and be proactive and quick to learn. Applicant must also possess strong analytical and time management skills, can work autonomously and with strong communications skills in both written and spoken English and Vietnamese languages.

The successful applicant will be offered an initial contract for a 7-months employment. The Embassy will consider flexible work arrangements. The full-time monthly gross salary ranges from VND 27,738,260 to VND 31,219,656, depending on skills and experience.

For more information on the position, including the position selection criteria, please visit the Australian Embassy website at: https://vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/careers-page.html.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted through the online portal and not be sent via email. Information on how to apply for the job can be found in the “Employment Opportunities” under current job vacancies at the Australian Embassy website: https://vietnam.embassy.gov.au/hnoi/careers-page.html. Applicants should complete a maximum 650 words pitch outlining the applicant’s abilities and directly addressing each point of the selection criteria (no more than two pages typed). The selection process will be strictly merit-based. Applications that do not address each selection criteria will not be considered. Lodgement of applications are due on Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 11:30 pm (Vietnam time). Late applications will not be considered.

All position specific inquiries should be sent via email to [email protected].

THE AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER