Australian Embassy, Brazil
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
RECRUITMENT documentation
Title: Driver / Status: Permanent / (subject to a 90 days probationary period)Agency/Branch/Work Unit: DFAT – Administrative Section
Applications to be e-mailed to:
Clair Whitley
SAO & Consul
Embaixada da Austrália
/ Applications opening date:16/11/2016
Applications closing Date: 09/12/2016
Salary
BRL 2,901.00 (gross salary per month)
Eligibility
Only persons who can demonstrate a lawful right to work in Brazil will be considered for this vacancy. The Australian Embassy is unable to sponsor candidates for work visas and all relocation costs are at the expense of the officer, including travel, personal effects and accommodation in Brasilia.
Position Overview
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
The Driverprovides driving services to transport the Ambassador and other Embassy staff members within Brasilia and surrounding areas.The position reports to the Senior Administrative Officer (SAO)and will work closely with Australian diplomats as well as other locally engaged staff in the administrative section of the Embassy in Brasilia.
For a full list of duties and the selection criteria for this position, please see below.
Application
In order to ensure that your application is eligible for consideration, please provide a completed application form. Applicants must address the selection criteria as outlined in the application form. Applicants are advised to include key examples demonstrating their ability against each selection criterion. The only acceptable document for applying for this position is the Application Form. Resumes will not be accepted.
Contact Officer
Information about the position can be obtained from the contact officer. Requests for information must be sent via email to Ms Clair Whitley, SAO & Consul, at . Please include your full name, your contact telephone numbers and any times you are not available to be contacted in your email. Wherever possible, the contact officer will respond to you within three business days of receipt of your email.
Application Closing Date
Applications for this position close at 05pm on Friday,09 December 2016. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applications must be e-mailed to the contact officer: . Applications posted or hand delivered at the Embassy will not be considered.
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s vehicle licence and must be able to undertake regular overtime when driving for the Australian Embassy.
Security, character and police checks may be conducted during the selection process.
Position Description
The key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Drive the Ambassador, Embassy staff and visitors as required
Provide advice on best travel routes
Maintain official vehicles and arrange regular servicing, maintenance, repairs, cleaning, refuelling and spot checks
Maintain accurate vehicle records, including running sheets, insurance, registration and fuel purchases
Perform general office duties, including administrative and procurement tasks, as required
Relieve receptionist as required
Collect and deliver mail or other correspondence as required
Qualifications/Experience
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
- A proven safety record.
- Extensive knowledge of road/traffic systems in Brasilia and surrounding regions.
- An ability to read maps, use GPS equipment and follow directions.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and undertake overtime as required.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English would be an advantage.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet.
Selection Criteria
- Strong driving skills, safety record and knowledge of venues and streets and driving conditions in and around Brasilia.
- Ability to work productively and flexibly in a team, take initiative, set priorities, respond to challenges and adapt to different work environments.
- Developed written and oral communication skills in English and Portuguese. Ability to informally interpret and translate as required.
- Strong organisation skills including the ability to assist in the coordination of transport programs for Embassy staff and visitors.
Please note: Applicants must have a valid driver’s vehicle licence. Applicants must be able to undertake regular overtime when driving for the Australian Embassy.