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Salary- Ongoing, Full Time
- USD $72,986 - $85,380
- Washington DC, United States of America
About the position
This is a locally engaged staff position at an overseas Australian Diplomatic Mission.
The Office Manager provides dedicated executive assistance to the Minister Counsellor (Police Advisor) as well as administrative and logistical support to the Washington D.C. Office. This position is required to interact with various agencies of the Embassy of Australia (Washington), AFP members in the Americas and Australia well as local, state and federal law enforcement in the United States. It is also responsible for coordination and planning of events and representational activities, and some after-hours work may be required.
Benefits
- medical employer subsidised group insurance - we subsidise between 84 to 90% of coverage,
- dental insurance,
- vision care,
- an employer matched retirement plan,
- 22 days recreation leave,
- 18 days sick leave each year (pro-rated for part time employment),
- 14 public holidays each year.
For further information - please use the link provided https://usa.embassy.gov.au/terms-and-conditions-employment
Work Authorisation Requirements
Applicants for this position may be eligible to apply for an A-2 visa on the basis of an offer of employment if they do not already fall into one of the employment eligibility categories listed:
- A United States lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)
- Valid US employment authorization
- Please note that A2 visas are valid for a period of 5 years and are non-renewable. Also, accompanying dependants of LES A2 visa cannot request work authorisation in the United States.
Additional Information
This position is a designated security assessed position. Applicants must be a citizen of Australia to apply. Employment in the advertised position is dependent on the employee having or acquiring a valid DFAT recognised security clearance. Security clearances can take several months to process, and employment cannot be commenced until an appropriate clearance is confirmed. There is no guarantee that the successful candidate for the position will be successful in obtaining a clearance. The inability to obtain a clearance prevents that applicant from being employed and loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment.
Further information about engagement as a locally engaged staff member can be found at Employment Opportunities on the Australia in the USA website.
Contact Information
All enquiries about the position and the application process should be directed to hrhubwashington@dfat.gov.au
Please do not submit applications directly to this email address, as they will not be considered.
