Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Security Officer – PN 10014 – LE2

Australian Government
Submitted
April 27, 2026
Expires
May 27, 2026
Location
Washington District of columbia
Job Location
  • On Site

Description

  • Ongoing, Full Time
  • USD $60,336 to USD $66,600 Please note
  • - new starters commence at base of salary range
  • Washington DC, United States of America
About the position

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

The position is part of the Embassy Security Operations team within the Corporate Management and Consular Branch in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which is responsible for 24-hour surveillance, security reporting of Embassy property and staff. Under supervision by the Security Operations Manager, the position is responsible for performing reception, administration and security duties including ensuring the protective security of the Embassy premises, personnel and of classified material held within. Shift work (including outside regular hours) will be required.

Eligibility for employment for a foreign mission in the US – Visa and Citizenship Information

DO NOT APPLY FOR A VISA UNTIL ADVISED TO DO SO.

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 $60,336 to USD $66,600 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

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.

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 hrhubwashington@dfat.gov.au

Applications submitted directly to this email address will not be considered.
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