Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Policy Officer (Foreign Assistance Policy, Financing [...]

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Policy Officer (Foreign Assistance Policy, Financing and Strategy) - PN 12206 - LE5 Non-ongoing, 2 years, full time USD $94,212 - USD $108,108 - New starters commence at base of salary range Washington D.C, United States of America About the position The Policy Officer position works under general direction to support the Minister-Counsellor (Pacific Affairs, Foreign Assistance and Strategic Financing) on Australia’s engagement with Washington-based agencies, international organisations, private for profit and non-government sectors involved in foreign and humanitarian assistance financing and delivery. This includes relevant US government agencies, US-based diplomatic community, the World Bank Group, foundations, corporate sector, policy think tanks and advocacy bodies. The position will be required to analyse, report and represent the embassy on complex policy and program management issues relevant to Australia’s global and Indo-Pacific interests. Eligibility for employment for a foreign mission in the US – Visa and Citizenship Information Eligible applicants must be: A US citizen or US lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (18 years or older), or In possession of an Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) which allows the holder to work outside the sponsoring organisation (for example, a derivative EAD or green card in progress) or eligible to apply for one, or In possession of an A2 visa or eligible to apply for one (20 years or older)*, or In possession of a derivative A visa and a registered member (18 years or older) of a diplomat's household, or In possession of a valid G visa or eligible to apply for one (20 years or older), or In possession of a valid derivative G visa and a registered member (18 years or older) of the principal’s household. * Employment based upon an A2 visa is limited to 5 years and cannot be extended. All periods of employment on an A2 visa at any Embassy, Consulate or foreign government office is included in the 5-year limit. All members of the A2 principal visa holder's household will be issued A visas or must change to an A visa as this visa class takes precedence. Those employees with a pathway to US permanent residency must take it up as soon as they become eligible. Remuneration package Salary USD $94,212 - USD $108,108 New starters commence at base of salary range. Benefits We offer a competitive package of benefits which includes Employer-subsidised medical group insurance – (employees pay between 6 and 16%), Dental, vision & life insurance, Employer-matched retirement plans, 22 days annual leave per year, 18 days sick leave per year, 14 public holidays per year. Performance Management Locally engaged staff engaged in an ongoing or fixed term capacity who are employed on 31 March, have worked in the role for at least 100 working days and meet performance standards are eligible to receive a salary advancement OR a bonus if at the top of their level. Additional Information Applicants must be a citizen of Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom or New Zealand 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. Inability to obtain a clearance prevents the applicant from being employed and loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment. The Fair Work Act 2009 is not intended to apply to the employment of Locally Engaged Staff at Australia’s overseas diplomatic and consular missions. Any successful candidate’s terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the laws of the United States. 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 For enquiries about the position or application process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Embassy of Australia, United States of America