Australian Embassy
Seoul
JOB VACANCY
Position Title: Locally Engaged Integrity Officer (LEIO)
The Visa and Immigration Office of the Australian Embassy in Seoul is recruiting a
specialist Locally Engaged Designated (LED) employee to undertake the role of Locally
Engaged Integrity Officer (LEIO).
The occupant of this position is responsible for developing /maintaining an information
database, including identifying and developing sources, on issues relevant to the
integrity of visa processing in Korea and Japan. The occupant will analyse that
information and assist visa processing officers to target applications of most concern.
The occupant will contribute to training staff on integrity issues
The successful applicant will be employed under the terms of the Embassy’s Conditions
of Employment at the BB3 level. The current salary for this level is KRW 47,002,572 per
annum.
Applicants must be a citizen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom or
United States of America who hold or who are able to obtain a Korean visa enabling
them to work at the Australian Embassy in Seoul. The Embassy is unable to assist
applicants obtain an appropriate Korean visa. Applicants must also currently hold or be
able to obtain an Australian security clearance.
Applicants will need to demonstrate in writing that they meet the selection criteria.
Applications that fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Please note that all relocation costs are at the expense of the successful applicant including travel, shipment of personal effects, visa fees, accommodation and insurance.
How to apply
Those wishing to apply for this position need to lodge the following:

a statement advising the applicant’s nationality and confirming they hold or are
able to obtain a Korean visa to work at the Australian embassy in Seoul

a statement addressing each of the selection criteria (maximum of 3 pages)

a brief current resume, detailing employment and educational history

the name and contact details of two referees, who have recent knowledge of the
applicant's work performance
The written statement and resume will be used to shortlist applicants for further
consideration. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and interviewed.
Enquires regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Officer at the
Australia Embassy Ms Dain Bae by email seoul.hr@dfat.gov.au
Applications should be submitted via email to seoul.hr@dfat.gov.au by close of
business on 28 February 2012.
DUTY STATEMENT & SELECTION CRITERIA
Title: Locally Engaged Integrity Officer Seoul
Agency/Branch/Work Unit: DIAC
Status: Full-time
Security Assessment: Required*
Commence: March 2012
* This position is a designated security assessed position. Applicants must be
Australian citizens or eligible to acquire a valid security clearance. Loss of a security
clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment.
Duty Statement
1.
Establish, enhance and maintain DIAC’s relationships with representatives of host
government agencies, local airlines, airport staff and with relevant counterparts to
promote Australian Government interests in countering visa fraud and malpractice,
irregular people movement, trafficking and smuggling.
2.
Develop and maintain systems to monitor unusual trends and developments in
visa caseloads and provide regular reporting on integrity activity, performance and
caseload trends.
3.
Conduct regular caseload sampling, testing and quality audits to build profiles and
other information products to enable staff to target cases of concern and develop
and implement improvements in caseload management processes and
procedures.
4.
Identify and investigate integrity concerns involving ad hoc and organised
migration fraud which may include liaison with other Posts and security agencies
where relevant and appropriate.
5.
Support operational staff by providing ongoing integrity support and advice and to
ensure that the full range of integrity tools are being used effectively in accordance
with agreed standards.
6.
Provide integrity support to onshore processing centres by managing referrals and
related tasking including the development of environmental information as
appropriate.
7.
Contribute to the identification of training needs and deliver integrity training to
DIAC staff. This includes identifying existing training material, or in collaboration
with colleagues developing new training material as required.
8.
Other duties as required
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. A sound understanding of Australia’s visa processes and the environment in which
they are applied.
2. A sound understanding of DIAC’s information systems.
3. Ability to undertake complex research and analytical tasks.
4. Ability to carry out investigations of low to moderate complexity.
5. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and proficiency in report writing.
6. Strong liaison, representational and interpersonal skills, including an ability to
contribute effectively as a member of a team.
7. Superior organisational skills, including the ability to direct effort to areas of greatest
potential return.
8. Ability to confidently and effectively deliver training.
9. Fluent oral and written Korean language skills.
Desirable
10. Japanese language skills