Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Cultural Arts Senior Program Manager – PN NEW

• Ongoing, Full Time
• USD$ 108,742 to USD$ 127,214 per year
• Washington DC, United States of America

About the position

This position is part of the Strategic Communications Branch of the Embassy of Australia, reporting to the Minister Counsellor and the Director, Strategic Communications. It is responsible for delivering a range of cultural programs and events that showcase Australian excellence and support our policy interests in the US. It also supports delivery of large commemorative programs, consistent with the Embassys broader soft diplomacy objectives. The role oversees the Cultural Programs Support Officer.

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 [email protected]

Please do not submit applications directly to this email address, as they will not be considered.