Department of Foreign Affairs - Administrative Assistant PN NEW
Job description
- Ongoing, Full Time
- USD53,586 to USD59,149 per year
- Washington DC, United States of America
About the position
This is a locally engaged staff position at an overseas Australian Diplomatic Mission.
The Administrative Assistant position manages the office and provides administrative and executive support to the Minister Counsellor (Congressional) and Minister Counsellor (International Development) The role may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at senior representational functions, and provides back up support during staff absences.
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. Applicants must be an Australian, American, British, Canadian, or New Zealand citizen to be eligible for engagement. 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.
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