Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Political and Government Affairs Officer - PN - LE

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Political and Government Affairs Officer – PN 24533 – LE5

• Non-ongoing, full time, two year fixed contract
• USD $102,809 - $113,484; new starters commence at base of salary range
• New York City, United States of America

Political and Government Affairs Officer works as a part of a small team in support of the Australian Government’s diplomatic and policy objectives in New York and the Northeastern United States. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining key political, government and higher education relationships at the international, federal, state and local level; monitoring, analysing, and providing advice and advocating on political, legislative and economic issues that affect Australian interests;

and supporting the broader team with the delivery of major projects, events and high-profile visits. Some work outside of regular business hours, and domestic travel may be required.

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 Authorization 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.

USD $102,809 - $113,484; new starters commence at base of salary range.

• 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

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 the level.

This position is a designated security assessed position. Applicants must be a citizen of Australia 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.