This vacancy has been closed.
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AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, GUANGZHOU
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE
VACANCY
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) of the Australian Consulate-General Guangzhou has a non-ongoing vacancy to fill the following position.
Office Manager and Translator
The position is for a period of two years. Applications are invited from Chinese Nationals, Australian Nationals and holders of diplomatic visas. Successful applicant is required to complete relevant pre-employment procedures before commencement.
The vacancy will be filled at the LE 4 level. The successful applicant will be required to work 30 hours per week initially, with option to be extended to full-time hours depending on operational need. This position involves irregular overtime working and overnight travel.
Duty statement and selection criteria are attached. Your application, written in English, must include:
· a statement of claims for the position separately addressing each of the selection criteria (2 pages maximum);
· curriculum vitae; and
· contact details of two work-related referees.
Referees should be from two different employers, where possible. Referees must also have been supervisors or managers, not peers. When providing referee details, please indicate whether the referee can speak fluent English, and ensure that:
· contact details are up-to-date and include both email and phone numbers; and
· the referee knows you have applied for the position.
Applications that do not address the selection criteria or do not contain the above documents will not be considered.
Guidelines for addressing selection criteria can be found on http://www.guangzhou.china.embassy.gov.au/gzho/RecruitEn1.html
Applications and general inquiries should be sent to:
Human Resources Department,
Australian Consulate-General Guangzhou,
12/F, Development Centre,
No. 3 Linjiang Da Dao,
Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 510623
Email: [email protected]
Please note that applications submitted via e-mail should be in either Word or PDF format with a maximum e-mail file size of less than 2 MB. Human Resources Department will send out notification e-mails at the end of the closing day. Applicants who do not receive notification e-mails should confirm the delivery of their applications with the Human Resources Department.
For inquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources Department at the email address above.
Closing date for applications is 11.00am, Monday 8 April 2019
Late applications will not be considered.
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About the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)
AUSTRAC is Australia's financial intelligence agency with regulatory responsibility for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. AUSTRAC identifies threats and criminal abuse of the financial system, and acts to protect Australia's economy.
AUSTRAC also works in partnership with industry and government agencies in Australia and overseas to help keep Australia safe from financial and other serious crime, and build and maintain trust in Australia’s financial system as part of the global community.
With its presence in China, AUSTRAC aims to enhance collaboration with its Chinese counterparts.
About the position
Under general direction, the Office Manager and Translator provides office support to the AUSTRAC Officer in Guangzhou and also undertakes translation and interpreting duties as required.
The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Managing the day-to-day administrative and operational duties of the office, and providing support to the AUSTRAC Officer
- Monitoring, translating and analysing media reports and key publications (local and international), identifying emerging issues and preparing timely and relevant advice on key issues of relevance
- Performing research and analysis activities and draft reports and correspondence
- Preparing documentation on moderately complex issues, and assist in the preparation of reports and briefing papers
- Supporting the coordination and organisation of programs for official visitors, including logistics, liaison and accompanying official visitors as well as the AUSTRAC Officer to appointments as required
- Liaising, and maintaining relationships, with internal and external stakeholders on moderately complex operational and administrative matters
- Providing high level translation services between Mandarin (and Cantonese where possible) and English including translation of official correspondence
- Acting as an interpreter for AUSTRAC during visits and official functions as required
Selection Criteria
1. Proven administrative experience and/or appropriate qualifications or training
2. High-level written and oral communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to translate and interpret between English and Mandarin
3. Demonstrated fluency in both in English and Mandarin. The ability to speak and write Cantonese would be an advantage but not essential
4. Proficiency and accuracy using information management systems and Microsoft Office software applications is desirable
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with Australian Government officials in Guangzhou and other relevant partner organisations
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