DFAT Temporary Employment Register
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally and provides foreign and trade policy advice to the government. We work with other government agencies to ensure that Australia's pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.
The department operates in a complex and highly dynamic international environment. We look for, and value in our employees: responsiveness; knowledge of the international environment and related issues; the capacity to operate with sensitivity in many distinct cultural environments; high standards of ethical and personal conduct; comprehensive and contemporary management approaches, encompassing best practice, family friendly policies and continuous improvement; and flexibility, versatility and adaptability.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade periodically engages temporary (non-ongoing) employees to fill short-term vacancies.
Examples of the types of roles filled on a short-term basis are:
Personal assistants
Administrative assistants
Budget Coordinators
Freedom of information decision makers (SES level positions)
Accountants
Researchers
Staff for project or policy work
IT Staff
Staff for passports or consular duties
Human Resources staff
Staff for Corporate Generalist positions
Media Liaison and Public Affairs
Staff for Property Management
Contract and Procurement Officers
Security Officers
Records Managers and Archivists
Economists and Trade Officers
Legal Officers
The duration of a non-ongoing vacancy may range from a week to several months (12 months) and most vacancies arise in Canberra. Applicants must be Australian Citizen's to meet the department's eligibility requirements for engagement.
As the department's HR Provider, Candle (Clarius Group) manages the Temporary Employment Register. To register your interest in upcoming non-ongoing vacancies with the department, please complete the online application and upload your resume.
To apply, please go to: http://clarius.nga.net.au/?jati=39D0AA51-4464-5B36-1BAE-6D53E7FEE683
For further information, please contact Dominique Paul at Candle on 02 6260 7533.