About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
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. To view the complete description, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.
About the position
The Visits and Functions Officer (3 Months Contract for Service), under the direction of the Visits and Events Manager, will be required to undertake work that supports the High Commission’s high-level visit programs and functions. This includes for the Governor-General, Prime Minister, portfolio Ministers, non-portfolio Cabinet Ministers, Federal and State Parliamentarians and Senior Government Officials. To view the complete description, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.
The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Visits and Events Manager with planning official visit programs and official functions, including protocol matters, budget management, accommodation, transport, security, and communications.
- Deliver functions and events at the AHC Chancery or High Commissioner’s Official Residence, including coordinating and managing guest lists and RSVPs, and supply networks (food and beverage, audio visual, security, etc) to deliver successful visits and/or functions.
- To view the complete responsibilities, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.
Qualifications / Experience
- Demonstrated experience and success in delivering or supporting high-level/VIP visits and/or functions and/or event management roles in Government or non-government organisations and/or private sector.
- Ability to work highly flexible hours outside of business hours, with little notice and ability to work under pressure for sustained periods.
- To view the complete job requirements, please visit our Australian High Commission Career Opportunities webpage.
Please note that applicants will not receive job application status updates on this portal. For more information on the full application process, please visit our Australian High Commission Career website.
