Executive Assistant - Stockholm - LE3 - DFAT
Job Ref: 1032
Job Title: Executive Assistant - Stockholm - LE3 - DFAT
Location: Stockholm
Salary: SEK 39,186 gross per month
Contract type: Fixed-Term Non-ongoing for a period of 8 months
Contract hours: Fulltime, 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 12th July 2026
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian Embassy, Stockholm.
The Fair Work Act 2009 is not intended to apply to the employment of Locally Engaged Staff (LES) at Australia’s overseas diplomatic and consular missions. The successful candidate’s terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the laws of Sweden.
Please be advised that the Australian Embassy, Stockholm does not assist with relocation. Any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
About the Australian Embassy in Stockholm
The Australian Embassy in Stockholm is responsible for advancing Australia's bilateral interests with Sweden, Finland and Latvia, and for providing Australians resident in or visiting these countries and Estonia with consular and passport services.
About the Position
Under general direction, the Executive Assistant to the Ambassador of Australia provides high-level executive, administrative and organisational support to the Ambassador and DFAT management team. Responsibilities include assisting with the organisation of HOM representational events, facilitating programs for visiting officials and supporting the Embassy’s daily operations.
This is a fixed-term substitute contract, covering for the permanent incumbent whilst on leave. The intended start date for the position is from mid-September 2026.