Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Policy and Public Diplomacy Officer

Position description

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Policy and Public Diplomacy Officer PN 11158 – LE5

• Ongoing, Full Time
• USD $86,436-$97,296
• Chicago, United States of America

Please apply online to this link: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Policy and Public Diplomacy Officer PN 11158 – LE5

About the position

This position leads on political and economic reporting, public diplomacy, media (including social media) and economic diplomacy. This involves supporting the Consul-General’s engagement with Consulate contacts and developing your own contacts. It involves analysis and report writing. It involves visit coordination for visitors from Australia and for Consulate visits in the Midwest. This role also manages the Consulate-General’s Public Diplomacy program drawing on a modest funding allocation. This role works closely and collaboratively with corporate and client service colleagues in a small team. Because this is a broad portfolio of work as part of a small team, the position requires a high degree of adaptability and a wide range of skills.

Remuneration package

Salary

USD $86,436-$97,296

Please note that new starters generally commence at the base of the salary range for the position and work their way through the five salary pay points through annual performance based increments.

Performance Management

Locally engaged staff engaged in an ongoing or fixed term capacity are eligible to participate in the performance management system. Staff who are employed on 31 March, are preforming at the required levels, and have worked in the role for at least 100 working days are eligible to receive a salary advancement of one increment OR a bonus of two percent if at the top of their level.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits which includes

• employer subsidised medical group insurance – we subsidise between 84 to 92% of coverage,
• dental insurance,
• vision care,
• an employer matched retirement plan,
• 22 days recreation leave each year (pro-rated for part time employment),
• 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

• A United States lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder)

• Valid US employment authorization

• 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.

Application instructions

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