VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

May 25, 2026

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Sri Lanka High Commission – Canberra
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the temporary position of Receptionist

Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Sinhala (as well as Tamil if Possible), Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, Competency in Microsoft Office
applications and handling of emails handling, ability to work in a diplomatic environment with discretion and professionalism

Visa requirement – Valid work rights in Australia

Additional Requirements:

Receptionist:
Prior experience in front-desk operations, handling phone calls, visitor coordination, and office support duties experience working in public sector may be an advarntage.
Employment Type: part-time basis for a six month period Work Location: Sri Lanka High Commission, Canberra

Commencement Date: Immediate
Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter, detailed CV, to the official email of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra slhc.canberra@mfa.gov.lk. Closing date of calling for
application is 01 st June 2026.

High Commissioner
Sri Lanka High Commission
No. 61, Hampton Circuit
Yaralumla
Canberra ACT 2600

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The Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra would like to keep in touch with Sri Lankans and persons of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands as well as Sri Lankan community organisations in those countries.

If you are a current/former Sri Lankan or an office bearer of a Sri Lankan community organisation we invite you to register with the High Commission.

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Sri Lanka High Commission
61, Hampton Circuit
Yarralumla
ACT 2600

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