Human Resource Assistant

The Family Member Employment (FME) Coordinator position is located within the Regional Human Resources (HR) Office servicing Embassy Canberra and Regional Posts in Mission Australia on the American Human Resources Program for the Department of State (DOS) and affiliated agencies.

• Performs the full range of HUMAN RESOURCE responsibilities in areas of staffing, recruitment, employee benefits, compensation, performance evaluations, security clearances, and employee relations. 
• Responsible for managing all aspect of Family Member Employment including Family Member Appointments (FMA), Expanded Professional Associates Program (EPAP), Personal Services Agreements (PSA), When Actually Employed (WAE) and Temporary positions.
• Provide administrative assistance to the overall American HR program and serves as liaison to Consulates.

• Three (3) years’ experience in HUMAN RESOURCEs and/or general office experience including general knowledge of office/records management and administrative support procedures in an office environment is required.
• At least one year of customer service experience, is required.
• Completion of secondary school (HSC or high school diploma) is required.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Fluent, speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Applications submitted via our website are strongly recommended.

Please refer to our website https://au.usembassy.gov/jobs/, for the position description and to apply for this role.

All Applicants that apply must have at least 12 months remaining at Post or 12 months validity on their visa to be considered for the vacancy.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: June 21, 2024

If you have any questions or concerns about the application process, please email: **********@state.gov 

Please note, the US Embassy does not view resumes or CV’s. When submitting your application, please make sure you clearly answer the education and your work experience against the specific requirements of the role.