View Vacancy - FJS - Corporate Services Driver, AA

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger

Main purpose of job:

Reporting to the Corporate Services and Security Officer, the successful applicant will be one of two drivers responsible for driving the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner.  In addition, they will be required to drive other High Commission staff to appointments, ad-hoc procurement, the transportation of official visitors and assisting the Corporate Services team with office task as required.  The applicant will also be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the High Commission vehicle fleet. 

The driver will be required to undertake additional tasks as requested by the High Commissioner, Deputy High Commissioner, PSM, and CSM, with the need to be flexible.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

Daily driving

  • Maintain and clean vehicle(s)
  • Arrange refuelling, servicing, registration and maintain accurate records and documentation
  • Act as duty driver for out of hours work as required
  • Work closely with the security team
  • Liaise with the security provider regarding security and traffic updates
  • Plan routes and liaise with the Corporate Service and Security Officer when travelling in and out of the city, in particular when travelling to security “hot spot” areas
  • As part of the Corporate Services Team, work proactively to support the Corporate Services and Security Manager in a variety of additional tasks

Care of vehicles

  • Ensure the car is stocked with PPE and First Aid equiptment
  • Keeping the vehicle clean and serviceable, including being aware of when servicing/wheel tax are due and liaising with Line Manager to organise a suitable time for the works to be carried out
  • Daily check of tyre pressure, hydraulic fluid, oil, battery level and fuel
  • Identifying any defects as early as possible and to keep any potential risk to a minimal level. Report any fault or damage immediately to Line Manager and liaison with garage to repain the vehicle
  • Keeping an accurate record of all journeys and submit to Line Manger on a regular basis, ensure car service and wheel tax are carried out at the appropriate times
  • Be responsible for the fines to the flag car when dedicated driver for HMA is not avaliable
  • Responsible for wheeltax renewal for BHC vehicle

Other Duties

  • Keeping the car clean and presentable at all times, both inside and outside
  • Delivery of documentation to the Fiji Governmental Departments as requried
  • Transfer stuff from one place to another for the High Commissioner when dedicated driver for HMA is not avaliable
  • Work with Residence staff as required
  • Ad hoc duties as directed by the Line Manage

Languae requirements:

Proficient in English.

  • Valid driver’s licence and at least two years’ professional driving experience
  • Be familiar with various destinations and have a broad knowlege of travel routes and road conditions throughout and outside the Suva area
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to learn and improve
  • Some knowledge on technical/mechanical issue
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays
  • Experience in office administration and an ability to undertake duties with minimal supervision
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
5 December 2025
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
38 - baseline (overtime will be required)
36 months
Asia Pacific
Fiji
Suva
British High Commission
1
FJD
FJD 1,635.15 monthly / FJD 19,621.82 annually
monthly
5 January 2026

This is a 3-year fixed term contract, which may be renewable subject to annual funding approval.

Appointment is subject to a six-month probation period and maintaining Posts security clearance requirements.

Open to Fiji citizens, permanent residents. Interstate applicants will be required to meet their own travel and relocation expenses. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

Staff recruited locally by the High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Fiji employment law.

The How We Work Statement (below) sets out the ambition we share across the FCDO for how we lead and behave towards each other, how we make decisions, and how we get the job done.

• We put respect and kindness first. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour. We work together and take responsibility to solve problems.

• We draw on the expertise, insight and diverse perspectives of people across the FCDO, HMG, and beyond. We use the best available data and evidence. We are open to challenge and take a sustainable, long-term approach. We are transparent about the rationale for decisions and smart about taking and managing risks. 

• We are agile and alert to emerging opportunities. We encourage learning, innovation and use of data and digital. We are all clear on what we are expected to deliver and support each other in doing so. We look to reduce duplication and unnecessary process. We are committed to transforming both the FCDO and the way HMG delivers international policy.

Learning and development opportunities:

The High Commission and FCDO are strong supporters of learning and Development using facilities available both in the office and overseas.

Working patterns:

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:15, Friday 08:00 – 13:00 – this role will require overtime including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
 
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We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
 
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Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate these behaviours, including through your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework, which provides detailed guidance on how the behaviours are defined.
 
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to prepare specific examples of when they have demonstrated these behaviours in their application. Using the STAR format to provide evidence of your skills and experience in your application and at interview helps to give a structure. You briefly describe the situation in which you showed the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
 
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The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.