- Non-ongoing, Full-Time
- INR 92,317 per month
- Chennai, India
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. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the Position
The Property Manager plays a key role in supporting the effective operation of the Australian Consulate-General in Chennai. Working under the direction of the Senior Administration Officer (SAO), the position manages a varied property portfolio covering residential accommodation, chancery facilities, maintenance, procurement and contractor coordination in accordance with Australian Government policies and procedures.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, improving services and working with a broad range of people, including diplomatic officers, locally engaged staff, landlords, vendors and contractors. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, functionality and presentation of Australia’s official premises in Chennai.
The position may be required to undertake work outside normal business hours for property-related projects or urgent issues and includes back-up Local Area Network Administrator (LANA) and Security Manager responsibilities.
For more detailed information please view the Position Description.
Employment conditions
Subject to the successful completion of three months probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background verification, the successful applicant will be offered a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension/becoming an ongoing role. The successful applicant will be expected to commence duty within one month of being advised of the selection for the position.
Commitment to diversity
DFAT is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce. We are looking for people who share our values and who are as diverse as the community we serve.
Contact Information
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Chennai will not accept phone calls or email inquiries regarding the application process. Only candidates who complete their application online will be considered. Email applications are not accepted.
Please note that applicants shortlisted for interview may undertake a short computer-based test in English to demonstrate their claims.
Note: Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of three to four weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful.
All queries relating to job applications should be directed to
[email protected].
