AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION
ISLAMABAD
 

OFFICE OF THE DEFENCE ADVISER

VACANCY NOTICE

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EXPATRIATE POSITION) TO DEFENCE ADVISER

The Office of the Defence Adviser (ODA) within the Australian High Commission, Islamabad, has a vacancy for a locally engaged, expatriate position, employee, as the Executive Assistant to the Defence Adviser. The position will initially be filled for a period of twelve months on a full time basis.

TASKS / FUNCTIONS:
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Defence Adviser
• Maintain correspondence processing procedures for the ODA
• Arrange calls, meetings and visits, on behalf of DA
• Liaise, as directed, with the Australian Department of Defence
• Coordinate and organise the DA's call, travel and representation schedule
• Coordinate scheduled administrative and financial reporting
• Screen DA's telephone calls and visitors
• Manage official representational funds
• Maintain the Pakistan Armed Forces functional directory and database using local media sources
• Provide relief, as directed, for the Defence Office Manager
• Other administrative and secretarial duties as directed

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
• Have sound experience as a personal or executive assistant
• Have relevant experience in administrative support and secretarial duties
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy
• Demonstrate very good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work with minimum supervision
• Be able to self manage to meet agreed objectives

SECURITY VETTING: An Australian citizen is preferred, however, other nationalities will also be considered. Formal security vetting is a requirement and will be part of the selection process.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Interested applicants can obtain a detailed duty statement on the Australian High Commission Islamabad website at: http://www.pakistan.embassy.gov.au or from the Defence Executive Assistant on (051) 8355311.

SALARY: An all-inclusive full time monthly salary is payable in Pakistani rupees. Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: A written application, providing information on the applicant’s relevant qualifications and experience, a detailed CV, work related references, a copy of passport and Pakistan entry visa, and an agreement to undergo formal security vetting, should be submitted to:

Defence Adviser
Australian High Commission, PO Box 1046, Islamabad

Closing date: 12 November 2010 (start work date to be preferably by 3 Dec 10)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further information and interview.