DFAT Temporary Employment Register - General Government Positions
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally and provides foreign and trade policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.
The department operates in a complex and highly dynamic international environment. We look for, and value in our employees: responsiveness; knowledge of the international environment and related issues; the capacity to operate with sensitivity in many distinct cultural environments; high standards of ethical and personal conduct; comprehensive and contemporary management approaches, encompassing best practice, family friendly policies and continuous improvement; and flexibility, versatility and adaptability.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade periodically engages temporary (non-ongoing) employees to fill short-term vacancies.
Examples of the types of roles filled on a short-term basis are:
- Personal assistants
- Administrative assistants
- Budget Coordinators
- Freedom of information decision makers (SES level positions)
- Accountants
- Researchers
- Staff for project or policy work
- IT Staff
- Staff for passports or consular duties
- Human Resources staff
- Staff for Corporate Generalist positions
- Media Liaison and Public Affairs
- Staff for Property Management
- Contract and Procurement Officers
- Security Officers
- Records Managers and Archivists
- Economists and Trade Officers
- Legal Officers
The duration of a non-ongoing vacancy may range from a week to several months (12 months) and most vacancies arise in Canberra. Applicants must be Australian Citizen's to meet the department's eligibility requirements for engagement.
As the department's HR Provider, Candle (Clarius Group) manages the Temporary Employment Register. To register your interest in upcoming non-ongoing vacancies with the department, please complete the online application and upload your resume.
To apply, please go to: http://clarius.nga.net.au/?jati=39D0AA51-4464-5B36-1BAE-6D53E7FEE683
For further information, please contact Dominique Paul at Candle on 02 6260 7533.
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