Visa Processing Officer (several vacancies)
The Department of Home Affairs is inviting applications for a Visa Processing Officer which is a full-time position, classified at Level 3 (LE3). The closing date for applications is Monday, 26 October 2026, 4.30pm (Bangkok time). A merit list will be drawn upon to fill expected future vacancies. Merit lists are valid for 18 months from the date the position is advertised.
LE3 Visa Processing Officers work under the general direction of a manager in the Department of Home Affairs at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. As a locally engaged officer, employees work within clear guidelines and operate under general direction. The role involves the ability to interpret legislation, decision-making and requires sound judgement.
Click here for Position Description (PD) which 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]
Contract Conditions:
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Position: |
Visa Processing Officer |
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Work Level Classification: |
LE3 |
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Commencement Salary: |
THB 50,329 per month* *Note: Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2025 |
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Department: |
Department of Home Affairs |
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Date of Commencement: |
As soon as possible |
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Employment Period: |
Eleven months and 2.5-year contract options may be offered, subject operational requirements |
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Probationary Period: |
Three months |
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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 your probity checks and police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any countries where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any countries where the successful candidate has resided for six months or more in the past five years. Please note that all costs associated with pre-employment checks 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.