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The Embassy of Ireland, Canberra is seeking to recruit a Temporary Driver/Maintenance Support who will be responsible for driving the Ambassador, and other Embassy staff as necessary, and providing maintenance/caretaker duties and administrative assistance to support the work of the Embassy. All applicants must have a legal right to work and reside in Australia. For further information, and to apply, please see the Job Specification and Application Form at the following link: Completed application forms must be sent to ***************@dfa.ie before 16.30 on 15 April, 2026. The Embassy Driver/Maintenance Support is responsible for driving the Ambassador, and other Embassy staff as necessary, the Embassy vehicle and its maintenance, and providing maintenance/caretaker duties and administrative assistance to support the work of the Embassy. This role involves a wide variety of tasks as detailed below, including supporting the wider work of the Embassy. Role and Responsibilities: The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of the Embassy. Out-of-hours work will be expected but within the local employment law provisions. This role will include, but may not be limited to the following activities: Driving the Ambassador to and from official engagements, driving other Embassy staff, picking up official visitors as required; Responsibility for overall maintenance and caretaking duties for the Residence, Chancery and grounds Maintaining the official vehicle (bringing for regular services, washing and cleaning etc.); Assisting in the renewal of Embassys car insurance, vehicle registration and any other administration related to the vehicle; Keeping track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses; Assisting with Embassy events - transporting and loading of furniture, sound equipment and collection and unpacking of beverages, ice etc for events equipment as required; Daily collection/delivery of post; managing the dispatch of diplomatic letters; Assisting with other administrative duties at the Chancery or Residence as required; Terms and conditions of employment: The successful candidate will be hired on a fixed-term contractual basis and will be based at Embassy Canberra; Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, standard office hours from 9:15am to 5pm, with frequent out-of-hours work at evenings and weekends; Annual Leave entitlement 22 days per annum (pro-rated); The gross salary for the position is AUD $57,789.76 per annum (pro-rated) and will include an After Hours Driver Allowance (AHDA 25% of gross salary, pro-rated), paid locally on a weekly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account; therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account