Australian Embassy, Berlin
Department of Defence
Vacancy : Assistant to the Defence Attaché
A contract position is available in the Australian Embassy for a suitably qualified Assistant who would work directly to the Defence Attaché and be responsible for the management of the Defence Attaché’s office.
The incumbent will assist the Defence Attaché in discharging his functions including through the provision of high level administrative, research and organisational support. The Assistant will work closely with the Defence Attaché in overseeing and managing budget resources and play a substantial role in office management.
Contract Conditions:
Position : Assistant to the Defence Attaché
Place of employment : Australian Embassy Berlin
Preferred date of commencement : 23 July 2012
Probationary period : Minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 months
Applications should include a one (1) page only CV and a statement addressing the criteria of no more than two (2) pages.
Please email [email protected] for a copy of the selection criteria and job description or for information on the Embassy’s conditions of service. Applications must be received by close of business on Friday, 29 June 2012 either by email or addressed to:
Email address: [email protected]
Postal address: Australian Embassy
Attn: Marlen Engelhardt
Wallstr. 76-79, 10179 Berlin
Applicants must hold an EU work permit visa. Only Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand or American Nationals, who are not a German national, satisfy the eligibility criteria for the security clearance required for this position.
The Applicant must be fluent in written and spoken German and English.
The position will be on a contract basis for up to one year initially. The salary will be in the range of € 3,600 to €3,800 per month subject to the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
Only short listed candidates will be notified.