Australian Embassy Job vacancy Senior visa Officer

							                                        Australian Embassy

                                                Seoul




                                           JOB VACANCY


 Position Title: Senior Visa and Integrity Officer (Locally Engaged Designated)

The Visa and Immigration Office of the Australian Embassy in Seoul is recruiting a specialist

Locally Engaged Designated (LED) employee to undertake the role of Senior Visa and Integrity
Officer (SVAIO).
The occupant of this position will be responsible managing a diverse visa caseload including

complex cases and for undertaking a range of integrity related tasks relevant to visa processing in
Korea and Japan. The occupant will implement visa and system change projects and contribute to
training staff on processing and integrity issues.

The successful applicant will exercise delegation to assess and decide visa applications in both the
temporary and permanent migration programs.

Successful applicants will need to have:


        Demonstrated experience in visa assessment and lawful decision making

        High volume case load management skills

        Strong client service background

        Proficiency with Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) systems (or similar

         visa processing and integrity systems)


        Sound understanding of integrity issues and excellent liaison skills

        Well developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to consistently meet

         deadlines
        The ability to respond positively to change, showing initiative and willingness to focus on

         achieving identified priorities



The successful applicant will be employed under the terms of the Embassy’s Conditions of
Employment at the BB3 level. The salary level for this position is between KRW 47,002,572 and
KRW 50,592,936 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Applicants must be citizens of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada or the United
States of America, who hold or are able to obtain a Korean visa enabling them to work at the
Australian Embassy in Seoul.
Applicants must currently hold, or be able to obtain, an Australian security clearance.
Applicants will need to demonstrate in writing that they meet the selection criteria. Applicants
who fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Please note that all relocation costs are at the expense of the successful applicant - including

travel, shipment of personal effects, visa fees, accommodation and insurance.
In considering this position, applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation

arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.


How to apply
Those wishing to apply for this position need to lodge the following:

            a statement advising the applicant’s nationality and confirming they hold or are able

             to obtain a Korean visa to work at the Australian embassy in Seoul


            a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)


            a brief current resume, detailing employment and educational history

         the name and contact details of two referees, who have recent knowledge of the
         applicant's work performance



The written statement and resume will be used to shortlist applicants for further consideration.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and interviewed.       Enquiries regarding the position

may be directed to the Human Resources Manager at the Australia Embassy by email
seoul.hr@dfat.gov.au

Applications should be submitted via email to seoul.hr@dfat.gov.au by close of business on 12
October 2012.
                                     Australian Embassy

                                             Seoul

                                        JOB VACANCY

   Position Title: Senior Visa and Integrity Officer (Locally Engaged Designated)

DUTY STATEMENT & SELECTION CRITERIA
Title: Senior Visa and Integrity Officer (Locally Engaged Designated)
Agency/Branch/Work Unit: DIAC                                Status: Full-time
Security Assessment: Required*                              Commence:        November 2012

* This position is a designated security assessed position.        Applicants must be Australian
citizens or eligible to acquire a valid security clearance. Loss of a security clearance at any time
will lead to termination of employment.

INSTRUCTIONS:


In your application, please provide a statement that addresses each of the 6 selection criteria

below. Please ensure that your statement does not exceed two (2) pages.          When addressing
the selection criteria, it is important to relate your skills, knowledge and experience to the job
description. Avoid simply drawing up a list of activities you have undertaken in your career.
Consider what skills and knowledge you acquired in performing those tasks and emphasise

their relevance to the position. Include concrete examples against each selection criterion.




DUTY STATEMENT

  1.   Decide Australian visa applications in accordance with relevant laws and policies.
    2.   Effectively manage individual workloads and contribute to the team’s overall workload

         management.




    3.   Provide client services in accordance with the Client Service Charter and within the
         specific requirements of the Visa Section.

    4.   Undertake tasks and projects to support and assist the PMO and the Management Team.


    5.   Maintain DIAC’s relationships with representatives of host government agencies, local
         airlines, airport staff and with relevant counterparts to promote Australian Government
         interests in countering visa fraud and malpractice, irregular people movement, trafficking

         and smuggling.




    6.   Maintain systems to monitor unusual trends and developments in visa caseloads and

         assist with reporting on integrity activity, performance and caseload trends.




    7.   Assist with regular caseload sampling, testing and quality audits to build profiles and
         other information products to enable staff to target cases of concern and develop and

         implement improvements in caseload management processes and procedures.

    8. Identify and investigate integrity concerns involving ad hoc and organised migration fraud

         which may include liaison with other Posts and security agencies where relevant and

         appropriate.




    9.   Contribute to the identification of training needs and deliver training to DIAC staff.

    10. Other duties as required




SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Contributes to strategic thinking
        • A demonstrated capacity to respond flexibly to changing demands in the workplace

        and to contribute to improving efficiency.


2. Achieves results

        • Good information management skills and attention to detail.

        • Highly developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively
        during periods of high workload and narrow timeframes.


3. Supports productive working relationships


        • An ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues

        • An ability to engage effectively with colleagues and clients in a culturally diverse

        environment.

4. Displays personal drive and integrity


        • An ability to provide professional and responsive client service and demonstrate

        Integrity in all dealings with clients and stakeholders.

        • A strong understanding of ethical work practices and risk management practices.

        • A willingness to participate in performance management processes, including the ability

        to seek, receive, provide and act on performance feedback

5. Communicates with influence

         • Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including fluency in both

        written and spoken English.

6. Demonstrates professional or technical proficiency

        • Ability to quickly learn to interpret and apply Australian migration legislation and

        Procedures.


        • Demonstrated ability to prepare and review complex documents.

        • Ability to effectively use a number of computer programs to find, extract and analyze

        information.
Requirements




Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken


• Excellent client service skills

• Korean language to at least functional/fluent level.




Desirable

• Japanese language skills to at least functional/fluent level.