Australian High Commission
Papua New Guinea

140328 - PV - Security Assistant Technical

28 March 2014

POSITION VACANCY

Security Assistant – Technical
Initial Salary PGK37,225  


The Australian High Commission, Port Moresby is seeking to recruit a qualified and proficient applicant for the position of Security Assistant - Technical at the Australian High Commission, Port Moresby.

Duty Statement

The successful applicant will perform a range of duties, including:

  • Repairs and maintenance of security equipment and infrastructure;
  • Preparing requests for quotations and arranging purchase of goods and services;
  • Overseeing electrical and other maintenance contractors;
  • Undertaking maintenance inspections, preparing reports and performing stocktakes;
  • Design and costing of in-house project works within Chancery and residential properties; and
  • Records maintenance and report preparation.

Selection criteria

Essential:

  • Recognised qualifications in electrical and/or electronic fields.
  • Experience maintaining one or more of the following systems: electric fences, intruder alarms and CCTV systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in supervising works and designing and costing of minor projects relating to infrastructure and equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability in trouble shooting, maintenance programming, inventory management, and stock take of spare parts and equipment.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally to clients and staff at all levels.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to work effectively in a small team.
  • Must hold a Papua New Guinean drivers licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of English and Pidgin.
  • Previous experience in administrative duties.
  • Computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook. Experience in using databases, such as TRIM is an advantage.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please download the Selection Criteria from the Australian High Commission Port Moresby website, www.png.highcommission.gov.au . Go to the Job Vacancies tab.

Note: All applications must address the selection criteria, and include a resume and list at least two referees.

Applications close on Friday 11 April 2014. To apply, please submit your application to:

The Human Resources Manager
[email protected]
(Late applications will not be considered)

For further information about this position, contact 70900114.

The Australian High Commission promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and is a smoke and buai free environment. All recruitment is based solely on merit. Offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory medical and local police security checks.