Administrative Assistant

The Australian Embassy is seeking applications from Vietnamese nationals for a full-time position of Administrative Assistant working within the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Liaison Office in Hanoi.
The main duties of the position are:
 - Research and identify items of interest regarding law enforcement issues;
- Provide interpreting and translation services;
- Assist in the building of relationships with Vietnamese national and local police forces;
- Undertake a wide range of operational and administrative tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Selection for this position will be based on merit and judged against the following, specific selection criteria. Applications must clearly address the selection criteria listed below to be considered.
- Tertiary (university) or equivalent qualifications;
- Experience working in an international office environment;
- Good communication skills, including fluency in both written and spoken English and Vietnamese;
- Excellent interpreting and translating skills between English and Vietnamese;
- Well-developed interpersonal and networking skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people from a range of diverse backgrounds;
- Ability to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality;
- Excellent research, analytical and information management skills;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, set priorities and monitor work flow to achieve workplace goals within set timeframes;
- Proven ability to work individually as well as in a team environment;
- High level initiative and the ability to respond to changing demands in the workplace;
- Ability to effectively use a number of computer programs to find, extract and analyse information. Graphic design experience would be beneficial
- High level of personal and professional integrity.

For more information regarding the AFP, the position or the duties of this position, please visit the AFP website http://www.afp.gov.au.
Application must be addressed to the HR/Office Manager, Australian Embassy, 8 Dao Tan Street, Hanoi, by close of business on 5 July 2010. Short-listed applicants will be contacted for an aptitude test and interview in English.