Human Resources Manager (Islamabad)

• Non-ongoing, Full-Time
• PKR 411,197
• Islamabad, Pakistan

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

With limited direction, the Human Resources Manager will provide a range of human resources functions and associated administrative and financial services to support the operations of the Australian High Commission Islamabad (Post). The position will undertake complex work, under limited direction, and with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. The role takes initiative and exercises judgement in applying HR and admin practices and procedures.

Relevant qualifications or at least 5 years work experience in human resource management are desirable and highly regarded.

For more detailed information please view the Position Description.

Employment conditions

Subject to successful completion of probationary period, satisfactory medical check and background police verification, the successful applicant will initially be offered a one-year employment contract which may be extended subject to the Australian High Commission’s requirement and agreement between the employer and the employee.

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 Islamabad 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 application should be directed to islm.hr@dfat.gov.au