About Us

Company size 51 to 200 Industry Government & Public Administration Link Australian High Commission website Australia and India established diplomatic relations in the pre-Independence period, when the Consulate General of India was first opened as a Trade Office in Sydney in 1941. India's first High Commissioner to Australia arrived in Canberra in 1945. In March 1944, Lieutenant-General Iven Mackay was appointed Australia's first High Commissioner to India. Australia has placed India at the forefront of its international partnerships. Two-way Prime Ministerial visits in 2014 have been followed by regular leaders' meetings. Prime Minister Turnbull visited New Delhi and Mumbai in April 2017. Learn more about the Australia-India relationship Australia-India Council The Australia-India Council (AIC) was established on 21 May 1992 in response to a recommendation by the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, following an inquiry into Australia's relations with India. AIC broadens the relationship between Australia & India raising awareness & promoting exchanges. Learn more about the AIC Education The Australia-India education partnership is important in driving engagement, collaboration and building the bridge between our communities. Unique among India’s education partners Australia has a ministerial lead policy forum, the Australia India Education Council (AIEC), which provides a platform for ministerial engagement on policy and operational issues across education. The AIEC is co-chaired by education ministers from both countries and includes representatives from government, academia and industry. The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests. About the Position London is the Regional Corporate Services Delivery Hub for the European region and this position, under the direction of the Financial Operations Supervisor and working alongside a team of Finance Officers and Finance Assistants is responsible for delivering accounts receivable and cashier activities and providing practical finance support and advice to clients across the region. Working alongside the London Hub teams this position will also be responsible for contributing to the corporate modernization agenda, delivering process improvements and efficient enabling services to clients. The position is required to carry out duties in line with current legislation and policies including the DFAT Finance Management Manual, Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act and the Privacy Act, as well as relevant local legislation. The position holder must also be aware of the sensitive nature of the information and material handled by the team.