Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Administrative Assistant (Executive) - PN 10002 - LE3

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Administrative Assistant (Executive) - PN 10002 - LE3 Ongoing, full time

USD $70,644 - $77,964

Washington DC, United States of America About the position Under general direction, this position provides dedicated administrative support to the Ambassador’s office. The role may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at senior representational functions, and provides back up support during staff absences. Eligibility for employment for a foreign mission in the US – Visa and Citizenship Information To work at the Embassy, you must be: A US citizen or US lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (18 years or older), or In possession of a valid US Employment Authorisation Document (EAD), 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 of the family (18 years or older) of a diplomat at the Australian diplomatic mission to which the diplomat is registered. * 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. Married spouses of locally engaged employees who are issued dependent A2 visas cannot work in the United States. Those employees with a pathway to US permanent residency must take it up as soon as they become eligible. Remuneration package USD $70,644 - $77,964 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%), 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 This position requires a satisfactory pre‑employment check. Pre‑employment checks can take some time to process, and employment cannot be commenced until an appropriate check is confirmed. The inability to satisfy a pre‑employment check prevents that applicant from being employed. 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 Applications submitted directly to this email address will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade