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VACANCY - AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL

HO CHI MINH CITY

Visa and Citizenship Section (DIAC)

POSITION: Locally Engaged Employee (Expatriate) Designated Level 6

POSITION TITLE: Visa and Citizenship Decision Maker

The Visa and Citizenship Section of the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City is recruiting for vacancies for Expatriate Locally Engaged Designated Officers (LEDs). The positions will be filled on a 12 month contract basis with the possibility of extension, in line with the conditions of employment applicable to locally engaged staff. Although most positions are full-time, the Consulate-General is also interested in applications from suitably qualified persons who may be interested in part-time or short term work which becomes available from time to time. 

The specific duties of the positions may include:

• Assessing and deciding applications for Australian visas in accordance with lawful decision making and natural justice principles;
• Responding to client requests and enquiries in accordance with DIAC’s Client Service Charter and case management procedures;
• Mentoring Locally Engaged Vietnamese national Staff in lawful decision making and writing decision records;
• Operating computer systems and maintaining immigration databases; and
• Preparing correspondence and decision records.

The positions are open to nationals of Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada, the USA, France and Germany only. While not essential, the ability to obtain an Australian security clearance is desirable. 

Selection for these positions will be judged against the attached Selection Criteria and the names and contact details of two referees must be included with the application.

Applications that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee details will not be successful.

The salary offered is $ 2,338.00 USD per month. Please note that all relocation costs are at the expense of the successful candidate including travel, shipment of personal effects and accommodation. You will also be required to arrange your own travel and health insurance.

For further information about the position and Selection Criteria please contact the Office Manager, Ms Nguyen Thanh Huong, via email: nguyen-thanh.huong@dfat.gov.au.

Applications must be submitted in writing by close of business Friday, 29 January 2010 by email to: nguyen-thanh.huong@dfat.gov.au

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please provide a statement that addresses each of the 6 selection criteria below. Please ensure that your statement does not exceed three pages. You do not need to repeat the description of the criteria in your application but please provide statements under each of the 6 headings.

When addressing the selection criteria, it is important to relate your skills, knowledge and experience to the job description. Avoid simply drawing up a list of activities you have undertaken in your career. Consider what skills and knowledge you acquired in performing those tasks and emphasise their relevance to the position. Include concrete examples against each selection criterion.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Contributes to strategic thinking

• A demonstrated capacity to respond flexibly to changing demands in the workplace and to contribute to improving efficiency

2. Achieves results

• Good information management skills and attention to detail 
• Highly developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively during periods of high workload and narrow timeframes

3. Supports productive working relationships

• An ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues 
• An ability to coach and develop colleagues in a culturally diverse team environment.

4. Displays personal drive and integrity

•  An ability to provide professional and responsive client service and demonstrate integrity in all dealings with clients and stakeholders 
• A strong understanding of ethical work practices and risk management practices 
• A willingness to participate in performance management processes, including the ability to seek, receive, provide and act on performance feedback

5. Communicates with influence

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including fluency in both written and spoken English

6. Demonstrates professional or technical proficiency

• Ability to quickly learn to interpret and apply Australian migration legislation and procedures 
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review complex correspondence 
• Ability to effectively use a number of computer programs to find, extract and analyse information
  

Last updated 22 December 2009