The Corporate Section at the Australian Embassy in Dili is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Administrative Support Officer (Reception & Travel) locally engaged staff, level 2.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate achievement against the following selection criteria:
- Strong organisational skills and demonstrated experience in administration and client services.
- Experience or knowledge in using SAP (financial software system) is highly desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
- Demonstrated experience in booking travel or the ability to learn this function quickly.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, plan, set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain respectful and productive working relationships with a variety of individuals and organisations, working collaboratively to achieve results.
- Understand contemporary Gender Equality issues and a willingness to undergo specific training provided by the Embassy.
Applicants should also have the following qualifications and/or experience.
- High standard of written and spoken English and the ability to perform translation services between English and Tetun.
- Experience in using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft software suite, including a high level of computer skills.
- English proficiency is mandatory, this includes spoken, reading and writing skills.
The salary for this position starts from USD 8,275.08 per annum. This amount excludes the 13-month’s salary.
Applications – To apply, please submit the following documents (must be in English and in PDF format):
- Curriculum Vitae outlining personal details, relevant work experience, educational qualifications, and skills (maximum two (2) pages).
- Address the selection criteria outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications makes you the best person for the job (maximum two (2) pages).
- The closing date for applications is 4.30pm (Dili time) on Sunday, 23 November 2025.
Referees – Please provide the name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application. Referees will be contacted for short-listed applicants only. You will be notified if your referees are to be contacted.
How to apply – Please send applications via email to dili.hr@dfat.gov.au. Position descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy website www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au and also available from the Australian Embassy’s Reception desk. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Other requirements – Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check. The position may involve travel within Timor-Leste and limited international travel.
The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.
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