Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources - Senior Policy Officer, Deputy Director - PN 10120

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources - Senior Policy Officer, Deputy Director - PN 10120

Non-ongoing, full-time

USD$ 108,742 to USD$ 127,214 per year

Washington DC, United States of America

About the position

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

As Senior Policy Officer, Deputy Director - Industry, Science, and Resources, you will be considered part of the leadership team. You will work alongside and support the Minister-Counsellor (Industry, Science, and Resources) to help set and achieve the Department’s priorities and objectives in the United States and Canada.

This position will commence with a one-year term with options to extend on mutual agreement.

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.

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 is available to citizens of Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, or United Kingdom only. It 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.