Catering and Housekeeping Attendant

Embassy of Finland

Canberra, ACT

Housekeeping (Hospitality and Tourism)

Full time

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The Embassy of Finland in Canberra is looking for a full-time Catering and Housekeeping Attendant from 1 September 2025, or as agreed, for a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2026. The sites of work will be the Residence of the Ambassador of Finland as well as the Embassy of Finland Chancellery.

The main duties will include cleaning and general housekeeping, preparing breakfast and coffee meetings, other basic kitchen tasks, and supporting the organization of events, lunches, and dinners, including liaising with service providers.

The position is full-time, 36.25 hours per week. The work takes place primarily within regular office hours. Some events may require occasional flexibility in working times.

The applicants should have a valid working permit in Australia. The embassy does not sponsor a visa for this position. (Terms and conditions of the employment in this position are of locally employed employees and are in accordance with Australian law.)

Key responsibilities:

Cleaning tasks

General and varied housekeeping duties

Preparing and serving breakfasts and coffees

Supporting in organizing events, lunches and dinners, including liaising with service providers

Other tasks assigned by the Ambassador

Skills and experience:

Appropriate qualifications and equivalent experience

Able to communicate in English

Flexible, punctual and reliable

What we offer:

Equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment to all people

Safe and welcoming working environment with great colleagues

Great work life balance

Job security

A personnel security clearance may be obtained for the applicant with their consent (Finnish Security Clearance Act 726/2014). For more information on the security clearance procedure and the rights of the person subject to clearance, visit www.supo.fi

The applicant may also be subject to a personal security clearance in the country of employment, for which the embassy will provide further information (police check).

Applications, including cover letter, CV and salary request, should be submitted by 9 June 2025

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