VACANCY AT THE AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION
Administrative Officer (Visa Section)
The Australian High Commission in Colombo invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to fill the above position.
Main duties include:
• Provide a wide range of administrative services to the Visa Section of the Australian High Commission
• Register and receipt visa applications
• Respond to high volumes of client enquiries by in-person, telephone, by email or post.
• Provide interpreting services as required
• Archive applications and maintain spread sheets
Selection Criteria:
1. An understanding and awareness of the role of the Visa Section of the Australian High Commission
2. High level of proficiency in client service skills and willingness and ability to work flexibly including out of hours when required
3. High standard of English language proficiency skills - Oral and Written
4. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure.
5. Highly proficient computer skills particularly with IRIS, ICSE, Outlook MS Excel and Word
6. Prior experience working in a similar role in a Visa Section of an overseas foreign mission would be an advantage.
The salary offered will be 44,980 LKR per month. Offers of employment are dependent on a satisfactory security assessment and clearance. The successful applicant for the Administrative Officer (Visa Section) position should expect to commence as soon as possible.
Interested applicants should provide the following: (1) a Resume that includes personal details and work experience (2) contact details of two non-related referees (3) a written statement addressing each point in the above Selection Criteria that demonstrates all criteria are met. Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria in full will not be considered.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted)
An order of merit will be created and may be used to fill future vacancies for the same level position for the next three months.
Submit application documentation by EMAIL ONLY to the [email protected] by close of business Friday, 6 December 2013.
Please enter “Application – Administrative Officer (Visa Section)” in the Subject Line.