Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer - PN 12300

New York, NY, USA
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Job Description

  • Full-Time, Non-Ongoing
  • USD $95,829.12 - $105,779.52
  • New York City, United States of America

About the Position

This is a locally engaged staff position at an overseas Australian Diplomatic Mission.

This is a 2-year term of employment with the possibility of renewal.

The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.

The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits which includes

- medical employer subsidised group insurance - we subsidised 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:

  • United States citizen,
  • United States lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)
  • Already possess a dependant A-1 or A-2 visa,
  • Or have a dependant G-visa and a valid US employment authorisation document

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 requires a probity check to be completed. Employment in the advertised position is dependent on the employee having or acquiring a valid DFAT probity check. Probity checks can take some time to process, and employment cannot be commenced until an appropriate check is confirmed. There is no guarantee that the successful candidate for the position will be successful in obtaining a probity check. The inability to obtain a probity check prevents that applicant from being employed and loss of a probity check 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.