Vacancy - Consular Officer

 

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is inviting applications for a Consular Officer, which is a full-time position classified at Level 4 (LE4). The closing date for applications is Monday, 19 February 2023, 4.30pm (Bangkok time).  A merit list will be drawn upon to fill expected future vacancies.

Click here for Position Description (PD) which also sets out specific skills and other qualifications is attached.

 

How to Apply

Please complete your application through the Department’s application management system, eRecruit. Please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘Job Opportunity’.

Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at [email protected]

 

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to learn, interpret and implement instructions and guidelines
2. High level interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to deal tactfully and sensitively with clients and service providers
3. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and use initiative and good judgment to resolve problems
4. Experience working in a team in a cross cultural environment
5. Experience providing courteous, effective and helpful assistance to clients in a customer service environment and with a demonstrated ability to resolve situations with difficult clients
6. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English and Thai (essential)

 

Contract Conditions:

Position:	Consular Officer
Position Number:	BK08036
Work Level Classification:	LE 4
Commencement Salary:	THB 57,670 per month* *Note: Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2023
Department:	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Date of Commencement:	As soon as possible
Employment Period:	Two years and six months
Probationary Period:	Three months
Place of Work:	Australian Embassy, Bangkok

 

Employment will be subject to satisfactory medical and police/security checks. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of the police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any country where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any country where the successful candidate has resided for 6 months or more in the past 5 years. Please note that costs for a police check in any country other than Thailand must be met by the successful candidate.

For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand is the employee’s responsibility.  This includes visa fees and costs to travel to Thailand. The employee will also be responsible for organising their own residential accommodation during their period of stay.

The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee and immediate family members (spouse and children) requesting Thai visa(s) and permit to stay.    

It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. Prospective applicants are advised to check their eligibility for a visa - and investigate living conditions and costs. In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.

Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.