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Consular and Passports Officer
The Australian Embassy is seeking a Consular and Passports Officer who will also be responsible for administering the Local Area network. The successful applicant will display sound judgement and initiative, be keen to take on challenges and adapt quickly to changes and new tasks. He/she must have strong communication skills, a good customer service focus, and a demonstrated ability to interpret and work with legislative guidelines. A highly developed knowledge of information technology and financial skills are an advantage.
Native speaker proficiency in English is required, fluency in Danish is highly desirable. The Australian Embassy offers competitive employment conditions and salary.
Written applications may be forwarded to
Australian Embassy
Dampfæregvej 26
2100 Copenhagen Ø
Attention: Senior Administrative Officer
or emailed to "Applications-CPGN@dfat.gov.au".
Applications must be received by 9.00 Monday 18 August 2008. Queries may be directed to Melissa Goh on 35 29 01 03.
The main duties of the position are described below.
1. In consultation with Consul, manage consular and passport services to Australian citizens resident in or visiting Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
2. Liaise with local authorities as required in relation to the consular and passport services.
3. Record consular statistics. Perform monthly passport reconciliations and regular destruction of passport dossiers.
4. Supervise the Honorary Consul in Oslo in relation to consular and passport services provided to Australian citizens resident in or visiting Norway.
5. As Cashier, manage petty cash and collections. Issue receipts for revenue received by the Embassy. Act as back up Accountant on occasions when Accountant is on leave.
6. Administer Local Area Network for the Embassy’s unclassified computer systems.