Employment Opportunity – Executive Assistant (SBD135,816 - SBD155,832 pa)
The Australian High Commission is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to contribute to the implementation, management, and promotion of Australia’s development program in Solomon Islands.
Under the direction of the Executive Officer (EO), the Executive Assistant will be an integral part of the new Executive Unit (EU) which has been tasked with delivering high level executive support services to the Head of Mission (HOM), Deputy Head of Mission and Minister Counsellor and the leadership team across the post. The EA, working with the Executive Unit will work as a cohesive, responsive and flexible team across the Chancery and Annex. It may be necessary to ‘hot desk’ in either location to offer support and mobility of resources as needed.
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Your application, written in English, must include:
- A one page pitch of no more than 500 words outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job;
- Curriculum vitae (CV); and
- Contact details for two work-related referees (at least one should be your current or recent supervisor).
- Tertiary qualifications would be an advantage.
What should I include in my pitch?
- Your one page pitch is a chance to tell us why you are the right person for the job. We want to know why you want to work at the Australian High Commission, why you are interested in the role, what you can offer us, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role. In a nutshell – why should we hire you?
- Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
The position is full-time 3 year contract and includes a Housing Safety Net of SBD20,000 per annum.
Applications can be emailed to: [email protected]
Or hand delivered to: Australian High Commission, Corner of Hibiscus and Mud Alley Ave
Closing date for applications: Sunday 1 September 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.