The Role:
The Department has a requirement for a mailroom administration officer. The safe hand mailroom administration officer works within a team environment providing general assistance to the safe hand mailroom staff and its clients
Primary Duties:
* Prepare, label and weigh packages for international delivery.
* Register and receipt mail items.
* Load and unload mail trucks.
* Drive distances to deliver mail (such as Canberra to Sydney Airport).
* Arrange pickup times with mail carriers.
* Gather shipping quotes, as required.
* Assist in the preparation of diplomatic courier travel documentation, like laissez-passer and manifests.
* General accounts payable duties, including preparing and emailing invoices and following up outstanding invoices.
* Possible travel to escort diplomatic bags containing classified and sensitive material between DFAT and Australian diplomatic mission
Skills and Experience Required:
* Core Technical Skills
* Able to lift 30 kg
* Able to drive distances
* Detail-oriented
* MS Office knowledge
* Non-Core Technical Skills
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Research and analytical skills
* Problem-solving skills and judgment
* Stakeholder engagement and customer service skills
* Time and project management skills
* Information and record management skills
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12-month contract with 1x12-month contract extension option pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a NV2 security clearance
How to Apply:Applications close 12 December.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly or email for any further information