Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Property and Security Officer

Non-ongoing, Full-Time

- INR 85,381 per month

- Chennai, India

• *About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade**

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

• *About the position**

Under direction of the Senior Administration Officer (SAO) and the HR and Corporate Services Manager, the Property and Security Officer is responsible for managing the property, maintenance, procurement and security of the Consulate-General in accordance with Australian government policy and procedures.

This position may be required to undertake work outside of normal business hours on property and security related projects and issues.

This position has back-up Local Area Network Administrator (LANA) responsibilities.

For more detailed information please view the Position Description.

• *Employment conditions**

Subject to the successful completion of three months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be offered a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension/becoming an ongoing role. The successful applicant will be expected to commence duty within one month of being advised of the selection for the position.

• *Commitment to diversity**

DFAT is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce. We are looking for people who share our values and who are as diverse as the community we serve.

• *Contact Information**

Please note that applicants shortlisted for interview may undertake a short computer-based test in English to demonstrate their claims.