The successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member on a fixed term non-ongoing contract for a period of 24 months by the Australian High Commission, London. The Fair Work Act 2009 is not intended to apply to the employment of Locally Engaged Staff (LES) at Australia’s overseas diplomatic and consular missions. The successful candidate’s terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.
Please be advised that the Australian High Commission, London does not assist with relocation. Any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate. About the Department of Defence The Defence mission and purpose is to defend Australia and its national interests in order to advance Australia’s security and prosperity. Australia's defence policy is founded on the principle of self-reliance in the direct defence of Australia, and capacity to do more where there are shared interests with partners and allies.
About the Australian Defence Staff London (ADS-L) The role of the ADS-L is to support the Australian High Commissioner in conducting engagements with the United Kingdom, and represent the Government of Australia on Defence matters. The ADS-L supports the Secretary, Chief of Defence, and their Group Heads in achieving their engagement objectives with the United Kingdom, and to support our people in the United Kingdom and Europe.
About the Defence Administration Office (DAO) The DAO provides in country administrative support to Australian Defence Organisation, Australian Signals Directorate and Australian Submarine Agency personnel, and their families, whilst on long term overseas posting to the UK, Defence Lateral Recruits on enlistment in the ADF and other ADF related business as required.
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