The Australian Embassy is advertising an on-going position of Senior Assistant.
This role presents an exciting career and learning opportunity, including the opportunity to work collaboratively across the Embassy and contribute to some of Australia’s most important corporate work in the Lao PDR. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the role, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- English proficiency that is highly effective in a range of situations, including, but not limited to, interpreting, translating, hosting and conversing with Laos and English speakers from a range of backgrounds and with law enforcement.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving capacity.
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills to prioritise and complete competing priorities.
- An ability to use initiative, work flexibly and autonomously as well as supervise others.
- Ability to organise complex activities involving multiple agencies.
- Well-developed knowledge of Lao PDR public security and Lao PDR MPS and other law enforcement organisations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, especially within the Laos law enforcement context.
- Desirable to have experience in Lao PDR Public Security Organisation or similar Lao PDR Government Organisation.
The Australian Embassy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applicants will be considered on their merits.
To apply for a position at the Australian Embassy, applicants must prepare a written statement outlining why you are interested in the role and what skills you would bring. The job description and application instructions can be found here.
Applicants who are ranked suitable by the selection panel will be placed on an eligibility list for 18 months and may be considered for similar vacancies within this period.
Applications must be submitted by 29 January 2026 at 5:30 PM.