Applications are invited for Visa Processing Officers (delegated) positions, level 5 (LE5) within the Family Migration Team of the Immigration Section (Department of Home Affairs). This recruitment exercise is to fill non-ongoing fixed term contracts of 12 months. The closing date for applications is 10 April 2023, 4.30pm (Nairobi Time).
LE5 Visa Processing Officers work under the broad direction of a Senior Migration Officer (SMO) in the Department of Home Affairs at the Australian High Commission in Nairobi. As a locally engaged (delegated) officer, employees work within clear guidelines and operate under general direction. The role involves the ability to interpret and apply legislation to make decisions on complex visa applications by employing sound judgment. A requirement of these positions is that applicants are citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States or a European Union country.
A Position Description (PD) which also sets out specific skills and other specifications is provided below.
How to Apply
For any application to be ELIGIBLE, and therefore considered, it must be written in English and include the following:
1. Resume (CV) (maximum of two A4 pages) outlining previous relevant work experience and achievements. Please include the names and contact details (phone number and email addresses) of two referees in the resume.
2. A Statement of Claim addressing each selection criterion in no more than 250 words per criterion. In addressing each criterion, please ensure that you provide example(s) based on previous experience where available, to demonstrate your capability.
3. Evidence of citizenship (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the US or an EU country).
Please send your application in MS Word or PDF format to nair.admin@dfat.gov.au
Links to/or files shared by OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any other external repository location will not be considered.
Please name the email subject ‘Application for LE5 – [insert first name and last name]’. For example, Application for LE5 – Jane Smith.
Selection Criteria
1. Independent judgement and Decision making
Provide an example when you have interpreted and applied legislation, policies, and procedures to make a decision using sound evidence-based principles supported by research and analysis; (maximum 250-word limit).
2. Supports productive working relationships/strives for service excellence
Provide an example when you have demonstrated a high level of written and oral communication skills (using English) to effectively communicate with clients/stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to achieve a collective goal in an accurate, timely and consistent manner; (maximum 250-word limit).
3. Achieves Results
Describe a situation where you have shown initiative and flexibility in responding to uncertainty and changing demands; (maximum 250-word limit).
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to demonstrate language skills. Shortlisted applicants may also be asked to undertake a Work Sample Test.
Contract Conditions
| Position: | Locally Engaged Officer – Delegated |
| Work Level Classification: | LE5 |
| Commencement Salary: | KES 230,348.00 per month |
| Department: | Department of Home Affairs |
| Date of Commencement: | As soon as possible after probity checks are complete (see below) |
| Employment Period: | Non-ongoing fixed term contract for 12 months (37.5 hours per week) |
| Probationary Period: | Three months |
| Place of Work: | Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya. |
Employment will be subject to satisfactory medical and police/security checks. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of the probity checks, which will be carried out in Kenya.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and associated work permits to ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Australian High Commission in Kenya.
Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.
