AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION
ISLAMABAD
IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP SECTION
INTERPRETER AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
The Australian High Commission is seeking suitably qualified and highly motivated people to fill several positions in the Immigration and Citizenship Section.
Successful applicants will be offered a one-year contract of employment that may be extended subject to agreement between the employer and employee. A three-month probationary period applies.
Job description
Successful candidates will work with Australian Immigration officers, providing interpreting services in client interviews for a range of visa applications. They will also provide administrative support in a range of office processes, managing client appointments, answering client enquiries and other duties as required.
Selection criteria
Please ensure you address all selection criteria in your job application. The statement against each criterion must be no longer than 350 words.
1. Mandatory: Fluent in English, Dari and Urdu (both spoken and written)
2. Experience providing interpreting services in client interviews
3. Experience in a client service environment, interacting with clients face-to-face, by telephone and e-mail
4. Demonstrated experience working with computer-based applications and record-keeping systems
5. Experience providing administrative support, including scheduling and managing client appointments
6. Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team in a high-pressure environment
Note: In addition to the mandatory languages, fluent Pashto (spoken and written) is also highly desirable.
Submitting your application
Applications must include a curriculum vitae (CV) and written statement addressing the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Please e-mail applications and enquiries to [email protected] by 6:00pm Monday 29 October 2012. Late applications will not be considered. Please specify the job title and applicant’s name in the e-mail subject line.
Applications may be sent by post to:
Immigration and Citizenship Recruitment, Australian High Commission, Diplomatic Enclave No. 1, PO Box 1046, Islamabad