Medical jobs in Perth WA

Hiring Path:

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to *All Interested Applicants / All Sources For USEFM - FP-06 Actual FP salary is authorized by Washington DC

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Marketing Statement:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:

The U.S Mission in Australia is seeking eligible and qualified applications for the Consular Assistant position in the Consular Section, Perth.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Sensitive But Unclassified security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

To be considered for this vacancy, Eligible Family Members (EFMs) must have at least 12 months remaining at Post, and local applicants must have at least 12 months of visa validity remaining.

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Two years of full-time post-secondary study (or the equivalent hours spread across a part-time study period) at college or university is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience involving the application of regulations and law, extensive public contact, customer service, and/or problem-solving is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of the local cultural, social, legal environment is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint is required.
• The ability to act independently and exercise sound judgement at all times is required.
• Initiative, common sense, and tact to meet unexpected and unique situations is required.
• Discretion to uphold the privacy rights of U.S. citizen customers is required.
• The ability to maintain working relationships with local officials, including representing the Consulate with high level contacts is required.
• The ability to work professionally and productively with contacts and customers from all backgrounds is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

Fluent - English speaking/reading/writing is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Find out more by clicking the link

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:

Please upload the following documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency Permit or Work Permit.

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent).
• Passport copy.
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable).
• SF-50 (if applicable).

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://au.usembassy.gov/jobs/ or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.