Employment Opportunities

Residence Team Member

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The Embassy of Japan is seeking a mature, responsible person to work at the Ambassador’s residence.

1　Duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Preparation and upkeep of private quarters (housekeeping)
• Preparation and upkeep of official Kitchen (assisting Chef)　
• Duties associated with official functions (including setting up, serving food and drinks etc.)
• Liaising with appropriate sections of the Embassy.
• Answering phones and emails

 2　Requirements for this position include:  

• Must have citizenship, permanent residency or a similar visa to work in Australia
• Integrity including honesty and high ethical standards
• Good communication skills including the ability to listen carefully and ask right questions to gain clarification
• Reliability including good time-keeping
• Attention to detail
• The ability to meet performance standards without supervision
• Commitment
• Adaptability to Japanese cultural ways
• Demonstrated capacity to promote Embassy work ethics, and work effectively in a team environment
• Well presented
• Physical stamina and mobility with ability to lift required loads (to OH&S requirements)
• Occasional extended working hours

3 Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Experience in domestic/kitchen duties and hospitality
• Planning and organising function in conjunction with other team members
• Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques and methods
• Ironing skills

 
NOTES: 

• The Embassy of Japan, as an organisation of the Japanese Government, will not employ those who simultaneously hold both Japanese citizenship and the citizenship of another country/other countries. If this applies to the successful candidate, they will be required to take the necessary steps to change their citizenship status to reflect this.
• For further information regarding the position, please contact the Administrative Section on admin@cb.mofa.go.jp. Due to the high number of candidates, only successful applicants will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted through seek.com by close of business 3 January 2023. 

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