Maintenance Officer and Driver – LE1 – DFAT - Geneva

About The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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

Under general direction, this position is responsible for the efficient and effective provision of maintenance of Australian-based (A-based) staff residential properties, minor maintenance works at the Chancery and providing back-up support to the mission’s drivers.

Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Undertake general maintenance work at the Chancery and A-based staff accommodation.

• Undertake regular testing and tagging of electrical equipment in the Chancery and A-based staff accommodation.

• Provide logistical and event support for official visits and functions.

• Undertake procurement of furniture and equipment for the Chancery and residences.

• Perform driving duties for mission staff as required.

Required Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated ability to carry out general maintenance works (e.g. trades certificate).

• Ability to prioritise workloads, troubleshoot, resolve issues and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as an effective member of a team and provide high quality services to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgement.

• Valid Swiss or other recognised current driving licence with a clean driving record is essential.

• Sound knowledge of the road network and an ability to use navigation technology.

• Availability to work outside regular office hours at short notice.

• Fluency in English and French.

• Proficient computer and IT skills.

Application Selection Criteria

Applicants interested in this vacancy must submit a written statement in English, of no more than 500 words, telling us why you are the right person for this position.

Include why you are interested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role. Make sure you read the key responsibilities of the position above and highlight some specific examples that will demonstrate your ability to perform in the role.

Applicants must also submit a resume which provides a summary of your employment history and details of your qualifications/experience that are relevant to this position

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