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The Australian High Commission in Kenya is also accredited to Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as the East African Community (EAC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). It is also a friend of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
About the Department of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs is a central policy agency, providing coordinated strategy and policy leadership for Australia's national and transport security, federal law enforcement, criminal justice, cyber security, border, immigration, multicultural affairs, emergency management and trade related functions.
Immigration Programs Division delivers the permanent migration and temporary visa programs to maximise the long-term economic and social benefits to Australia across the Skilled, Family and Resident Return visa programs, and through Temporary entry to support tourism, education and international relations.
About the position
Under direction of the Corporate Services Manager, the Corporate Services Officer performs a range of general administrative and corporate enabling duties to support the office. The position will also assist with the assessment and/or finalisation of Australian visa applications. These duties include completing appropriate verification activities to ensure the integrity of Australia’s migration program.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications/Experience
For the application to be ELIGIBLE and therefore considered, it must be written in English and include the following:
Resume (CV) maximum of two A4 pages outlining previous relevant work experience and achievements. Please include names and contact details (phone number and email address) of two referees in the resume.
A Statement of Claim addressing each selection criterion in no more than 250 words per criterion. In addressing each criterion, please ensure that you provide example(s) based on previous experience where available, to demonstrate your capability.
Please send your application in MS Word or PDF format to nair.admin@dfat.gov.au
Links to/or files shared by OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any other external repository location would not be considered.
Selection Criteria
Understands
Provide an example when you have interpreted and applied legislation, policies, and procedures to make a decision; (maximum 250-word limit)
Connects
Provide an example when you have demonstrated a high level of written and oral communication skills (using English) to effectively communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds; (maximum 250-word limit)
Innovates
Describe a situation where you have shown initiative to improve workplace practices or processes; (maximum 250-word limit)
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to demonstrate English language skills. Shortlisted applicants may also be asked to undertake a Work Sample Test.
Closing date for receiving application is 5:00pm EAT on Thursday 12 October 2023
Commencing salary for LE3 positions is Kes. 151,443.00 per month. Employment may be offered on a Fixed Term (12- month contract with possible extension) or Permanent basis and will be subject to satisfactory probity and security checks.
Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process
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