Australian High Commission
Pakistan
High Commission address: Constitution Ave and Ispahani Rd, Diplomatic Enclave No. 1, Sector G-5/4, ISLAMABAD - Telephone: 8355 500 - Fax: 282 0112

AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION

ISLAMABAD

VACANCY NOTICE
DEFENCE OFFICE MANAGER


The Office of the Defence Adviser (ODA) within the Australian High Commission, Islamabad, has a vacancy for a locally engaged employee, as the Office Manager.

An excellent locally engaged staff work-conditions package will be offered, with salary decided according to relevant qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide specialist administrative and financial management advice within the Defence Section
• Manage the Defence section’s budget, accounts and administration to a very high standard
• Efficiently and effectively manage the Defence Cooperation Programme (DCP)
• Arrange all aspects of domestic and international travel for the Defence section
• Arrange the procurement, maintenance and disposal of all Defence section equipment and supplies, and maintain the Defence section inventory registers
• Supervise tasking of personal staff of Defence members

The successful candidate will have:

• A good understanding of IT systems and be trained and experienced in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Relevant tertiary education qualifications.
• Relevant administrative and financial management experience.

Selection Criteria:

Interested applicants can obtain a detailed duty statement from the Australian High Commission website or by contacting the High Commission on (051) 282 4345 Ext: 314.

Expression of Interest:

A written application, addressing the above criteria and including a detailed CV, work references, proof of current salary, passport details and contact details (including Email) should be sent to

Defence Adviser
Australian High Commission,
P.O. Box 1046, Islamabad

Closing date: 11 July 2008

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