Corporate Services Officer

About the role

The Australian Embassy Abu Dhabi is recruiting a full-time, ongoing Corporate Services Officer (classification LE3) reporting to the Corporate Services Manager. The role provides practical administrative and operational support across corporate services, covering official travel, records management, procurement administration and general corporate operations, and supports A-based officers, families and visitors throughout the posting cycle. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate official travel arrangements for staff and visiting officials, including bookings, documentation and liaison with travel providers and accommodation vendors.
• Support visa processing and travel documentation in line with DFAT policy and host government procedures.
• Assist with travel allowances, acquittals and related financial transactions using DFAT financial systems.
• Support procurement and corporate operations, including supplier liaison, documentation, invoicing and record keeping.
• Provide operational support during peak workload or staff absence, such as cash desk, property, logistics or mail and diplomatic bag coordination.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external vendors and service providers, and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the Corporate Services Manager.
• Support A-based officers and families with arrival, departure and settling-in arrangements, and help with community activities and communications.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience providing administrative or corporate services support in a professional office environment.
• Sound organisational skills and attention to detail, with accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and understanding of the diplomatic posting cycle.
• High level of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information.
• Experience supporting travel coordination or procurement is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with financial or administrative systems.

What we offer

• Base salary of AED 130,140 per annum.
• Housing allowance of AED 72,420 per annum.
• Total package of AED 202,560 per annum.

Applications close on Friday 13 November 2026. Applicants must submit a CV of no more than two pages, contact details for two referees and a one-page pitch explaining why they are interested and how they fit the role. Applications are assessed by a Selection Panel, with shortlisted candidates invited to interview.