Selection Process Nº: 251421-6

Salary: AUD 91,112 per year

Contract Type: Term (Full-time)

Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Australia.

Job Function: Administrative

Classification: LE - A3

Location: the Consulate General of Canada in Sydney, Australia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Closing date for application: 12 October, 2026 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +10:00

All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resume and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments.

Education

This position requires:

- Successful completion of a bachelor’s level university degree from a recognized institution or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education

Language

The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels.

Experience

In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.

- Experience in providing executive or senior-level admin support to a senior exec, government official, public official, CEO or equivalent
- Experience in calendar management involving complex internal and external schedules, priorities and competing interests
- Experience coordinating domestic and/or international travel arrangements and itineraries.




- Experience managing confidential or sensitive information and exercising discretion
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with senior officials and external stakeholders
- Experience managing and reporting on operational budgets, expenditures, financial commitments and transactions

All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.

- Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Consul General and the operating setting of a diplomatic or consular mission
- Analytical Thinking (Strategic Thinking and Decision Making)
- Achieving Results (Organizational and Coordination)
- Achieving Results (Initiative and Action Orientation)
- Communication and Relations (Written Communications)
- Communication and Relations (Oral Interaction)
- Communication and Relations (Networking and Alliance Building)
- Fundamental Behaviours (Resilience and Adaptability)
- Fundamental Behaviours (Judgment and Discretion)

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

- Fluent French, spoken, written and comprehension
- Previous experience working in a diplomatic mission, consulate, embassy, government department or international organization
- Experience supporting official visits,



diplomatic engagements, high-level meetings, receptions or other representational activities
- Experience working directly with senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, business leaders or other high-level external stakeholders.
- Experience using enterprise financial or administrative systems, including SAP or comparable systems.
- Experience using Microsoft 365 or comparable office productivity and collaboration tools.
- Experience supporting the management of an official residence, including official functions and receptions.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Operational requirements will be assessed on a "meet/does not meet" basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.

- Working hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week – 8:30 to 16:30
- Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends), sometimes on short notice.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Any job offer is subject to receipt of satisfactory employment and character references and the ability to obtain and maintain a Reli

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