Career Opportunities

Australian High Commission Singapore

There are two categories of staff employed at the Australian High Commission, Singapore. They include Diplomats and Locally Engaged Staff.

Diplomats are posted to Singapore by the Australian Government to undertake specific roles that hold diplomatic responsibilities.

Locally Engaged Staff (LES) are recruited locally and support the roles of Australian Diplomats. LES are employed by the High Commission on either an ongoing basis or a short term (fixed term) temporary basis with High Commission-specific terms and conditions of employment.

Job opportunities are listed below, when available.

When applying for jobs at the Australian High Commission, Singapore, please refer to the following documents to assist with your application submission.

1. The relevant job description for which you are applying.
2. Complete the online job application form

Temporary Employment Register

The Australian High Commission, Singapore maintains a Temporary Employment Register, which is used to fill short-term vacancies. The Temporary Employment Register (TER) is open to candidates to submit an expression of interest for temporary, non-ongoing employment at the Australian High Commission (AHC). The TER enables us to temporarily employ appropriately highly skilled, motivated and experienced individuals at short notice for short - term (fixed term) contracts (up to 6 months).

Temporary employment opportunities arise from time to time for a number of different reasons including:

• When permanent staff members in extended leave
• During the period prior to filling a vacancy; or
• To manage specific short term projects

NOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES

• The process involves but not limited to the declarations of the code of conduct, code of secrecy, etc.
• Only candidates being shortlisted considered for a position will be contacted
• Placement on the temporary employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment

HOW TO APPLY

Application for the Temporary Employment Register should be submitted electronically to online TER application form.

 

Employment Opportunities - Locally Engaged Staff

Position currently open for recruitment: 1

Investigative Assistant Administrative Support

(Expected Commencement Date: Late January 2027)

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE (AFP) 

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is Australia’s international law enforcement and policing representative, and the Australian Government’s chief source of advice on policing issues.  The role of the AFP is to enforce Commonwealth criminal law and to protect Commonwealth and national interests from crime in Australia and overseas. The AFP works closely with a range of other law enforcement bodies at state, territory, Commonwealth and international levels, enhancing safety and providing a secure regional and global environment. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the AFP Senior Officer, the AFP Investigative Assistant Administrative Support (LE4: SGD 5,090 - SGD 5,508 per month) works in conjunction with the AFP Senior Investigative Assistant to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the AFP Singapore Office by undertaking a range of administrative and corporate activities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Undertake administrative duties in support of the AFP office, including the management of property and financial matters, calendar and diary appointments, management of filing systems, as well as general office duties. This also includes the preparation and processing of budgetary, financial, invoice and reimbursement documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of programs and other administrative requirements for visits by senior Australian law enforcement officials to Singapore. Co-ordinate official functions / events and training programs including drafting agendas, organising facilities and logistics
• Develop, maintain, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including Australian High Commission staff, AFP teams and Singapore law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain an awareness of activities undertaken by the Senior Officer (investigations, strategic and operational activities) to enable the AFP Singapore Office to provide accurate and timely response to law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain and analyse information systems used by AFP staff, including database and spreadsheet software (includes case management for active investigations, data input/extraction and data integrity, handling/dissemination of documents in accordance with established procedures).
• Contribute to a range of written materials and policy advice including briefing papers, correspondence, proposals, presentations, and speeches to inform law enforcement investigations, strategies, emerging issues and risks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS 

• Must hold (or be able to obtain) an Australian Government National Security Clearance. 
• An understanding of the role of the Australian Federal Police (www.afp.gov.au).
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to professionally represent AFP to internal and external stakeholder
• High standard of administrative, analytic and computer-based skills (particularly Microsoft Office programmes) and ability to become proficient in AFP information and communications technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and a very high standard of integrity.
• Ability to work in a small team, capacity to work with minimal supervision to achieve high-quality outcomes, displays initiative, prioritise tasks and meet agreed deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• As a Designated Security Assessed Position, this role is only open to those who either currently hold or can obtain an Australian Government National Security Clearance. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the AFP’s role and functions, an aptitude to appreciate investigative work and an ability to professionally represent the AFP to external stakeholders.
• Possess well- developed communication skills and ability to working effectively as an individual, and with other people, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, proven organisational skills and an ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow directions, solve problems, act flexibly, and determine priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking the collection, evaluation, analysis and reporting of information, preferably in a law enforcement, government or regulatory environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note that only complete applications will be accepted. Please ensure that your application contains all of the below requirements:

Applications should be submitted electronically to online job application form by 23:59, 20 October 2026 (Singapore Time). Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. If you are not contacted within six weeks of the date of applications closing, you can consider your application unsuccessful. The selection process usually takes several weeks, and short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Why do some job applications fail to reach our recruitment inbox successfully?
  Applications that include documents embedded directly into the email body are often blocked due to our IT department’s strict security protocols. To ensure your application is received, please attach all required documents as separate files in a single email submission.
   
• Will relocation, housing, and schooling support be provided if I am shortlisted for the role?
  Relocation, housing, schooling support and visa fees are not provided as part of the Australian High Commission’s employment package.
   
• What is the process for obtaining work visa sponsorship?

  For all Australian or other non-host country nationals applying for this role, employment is contingent upon obtaining relevant visas from the relevant local authorities such as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), to enter and reside in Singapore. Only after this approval will the employer proceed to apply for the appropriate work visa on behalf of the selected candidate.

  Please note that the work visa process may involve probity checks, police background verification, and pre-employment medical clearance. If permission to remain in Singapore is denied, revoked, or not renewed, both the employment and the signed contract will immediately become invalid in accordance with local labour laws.

• Are the employment conditions subjected to Australian or Singapore labour law?
  Locally engaged staff are employed by the Australian High Commission under conditions of service in compliance with Singapore labour law.
   
• Is it possible to perform the employment on a fully remote basis from outside Singapore?
  None of the Australian High Commission’s locally engaged roles are eligible for remote work outside of Singapore.
   
• Is employment with the organisation subject to the Singapore tax system?
  Yes, employment income earned in Singapore is subject to taxation under the regulations of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Australian High Commission employees are responsible for ensuring they comply with local taxation regulations.
   
• Is employment with the organization subject to Australian Superannuation entitlements and Tax Residency requirements for Australian employees?
  Australian Superannuation entitlements and tax residency status will depend on the outcome generated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) online tool.

Position Department Status

Status: 2

• Job application closed > Interview in progress > Interview completed > Closed | ICT & Support Officer (LANA)
• Job application closed > Interview in progress > Interview completed > Closed | Executive Assistant