Australian Embassy
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Embassy address: KM4, Thadeua Road, Watnak Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR - Tel: (856-21) 353800 - Fax: (856-21) 353801
Property Manager
Duty Statement

Property

Owned properties:

- Assist the SAO (Senior Administrative Officer) in managing owned properties, including working to secure land titles and other matters.
Liaise with government agencies on properties issues

Leases:

- Manage all property leases for the embassy in consultation with the SAO
Liaise with landlords on more complicated issues that can not be dealt with by the occupants.

- Liaise with landlords on all issues with respect to office leases

- Assist the SAO in securing new property leases as required

- Monitor the local property market

Maintenance:

- Liaise with Facilities Managers and landlords as required to ensure properties are maintained to a good standard.

Inventories:

- Maintain the inventory database for all furniture and fittings held by the embassy (including all agencies)

- Ensure A-Based occupants sign off on furniture inventories at the beginning and completion of their postings

-Ensure A-Based staff complete the residential inspection form on occupation and departure from any residential property

- Undertake stocktakes of residential properties furniture and fittings at least once during each occupants posting.

- Undertake stocktakes of office furniture and fittings annually.

Gardening:

- Manage the gardeners and gardens at the chancery.

Procurement:

- Assist and manage the procurement of furniture, office equipment and other services.

- Ensure property related files are maintained and up to date.

Physical Security:

- Assist the Post Security Officer with the maintenance of all physical security measures.

- Act as the embassy liaison point with the guarding company, particularly with Lao management and the guards.

- Ensure individual guards understand their role at the embassy

- Ensure that the guard company inform you of new staff

- Ensure security related files are maintained and up to date.

Transport:  

- Manage the embassy vehicle pool, ensure vehicles are correctly maintained and their useage is consistent with embassy and departmental guidelines.

- Manage vehicle bookings

- Assist the SAO with procurement process for any vehicles

- Manage the DFAT drivers, ensure leave is taken and adequate coverage is always in place.

- Ensure transport related files are maintained and up to date.


Other duties as directed.