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About the Australian Embassy in The Philippines

Head of Mission

Ambassador

H.E. Mr. Rod Smith
Ambassador to the Philippines 

Opening hours

The Embassy is open to the public from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday except for public holidays.
 

Contact information 

Australian Embassy, Manila 
Level 23 Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 
6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1200 
Philippines 
Telephone: +63 2 757 8100 Facsimile: +63 2 757 8268 
 
 

Consular Section: 
Telephone: +63 2 757 8100 Facsimile: +63 2 757 8268 
Email: manila.consular@dfat.gov.au  
See: Services for Australians for Consular hours of operation  

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Section: 
See: Visas and Migration for contact details

Public Affairs Section: 
Telephone: +63 2 757 8100 Facsimile: +63 2 757 8323 
Email: Public-Affairs-MNLA@dfat.gov.au  

Defence Section: 
Email: manila.defence@dfat.gov.au  
See: Australian Defence Participation in the Philippines

AusAID Section: 
Email: jing.damaso@ausaid.gov.au  
See: Development Cooperation

Australian Trade Commission: 
Email: info@austrade.com.ph  
See: Doing business with Australia

Public Holidays

2010

• 1 January (Fri) New Year's Day
• 26 January (Tues) Australia Day  
• 1 April (Thurs) Maundy Thursday
• 2 April (Fri) Good Friday
• 26 April (Mon) ANZAC Day (in lieu)
• 14 June (Mon) Philippine Independence Day/ Queen's Birthday 
• 30 August (Mon) National Heroes' Day**
• 4 October (Mon) Australian Labour Day
• Date to be advised - Eidul Fitr (Muslim Holiday)**
• 29 November (Mon) Bonifacio Day**
• 24 December (Fri) Additional DFAT Holiday/ Christmas Eve
• 27 December (Mon) Christmas Day (in lieu)
• 28 December (Tues) Boxing Day (in lieu)
• 31 December (Fri) Last day of the Year 
   

** The exact dates will be advised based on future proclamation by the Malacañang Palace.

Job vacancies

Applying for a job with the Australian Embassy

AusAID:

• Portfolio Manager - Organisational Development & Scholarships
• Portfolio Manager - Education
• Development Cooperation Sub-National Vacancies
  • Portfolio Manager (PM)
  • Senior Program Officer (SPO)

Admin/Consular/Political/Economic DFAT:

No positions vacant at this time

Immigration and Visa Office:

No positions vacant at this time

Australian Trade Commission:

No positions vacant at this time

Defence Section:

No positions vacant at this time