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Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Australia. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Australia and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.
All applications must be submitted through ERA to be considered.
| Position | Open To | Grade / Salary | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trades Helper (Maintenance Worker) – Canberra | All Interested Applicants/All Sources | LE-04 AU$70,000 p.a. / FP- AA | November 30, 2023 |
| Escort and Administrative Rover (WAE) – Canberra | USEFMs only/ All Agencies | FP-09 | December 1, 2023 |
| Maintenance Mechanic – Canberra | All Interested Applicants/All Sources | LE-05 AU$76,000 p.a. / FP-09 | December 6, 2023 |
| Security Investigator – Canberra | All Interested Applicants/All Sources | LE-10 / FP-05 | December 8, 2023 |
| Warehouse Worker – Canberra | All Interested Applicants/All Sources | LE-04 AU$62,391 p.a. / FP-AA | December 8, 2023 |
| Courier Escort (part-time) – Sydney | USEFMs only/ All Agencies | FP-09 | December 13, 2023 |
The Family Liaison Office has a dedicated team of professionals working to expand employment options and information resources for family members, both at home and abroad. Learn more about our programs or begin your employment planning.
Overseas employees will demonstrate the following characteristics essential for being a successful member of the United States Embassy, Consulate, or Mission team. The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
The U.S Mission in Australia offers Internships at the U.S Embassy Canberra and our Consulates in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Our placements are unpaid work arrangements providing valuable educational experience in various areas of work, including: Political, Economic, Public Affairs, Information Technology, Human Resources and more.
Overseas Seasonal Hire Program (OSHP)
We continue to accept emailed, faxed or paper applications for Overseas Seasonal Hire Program (OSHP) Canberra, Overseas Seasonal Hire Program (OSHP) Sydney, and Overseas Seasonal Hire Program (OSHP) Melbourne. These are the ONLY applications not managed through the new ERA portal.
Youth Advisory Councils are groups of high achievers with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who meet regularly with U.S. Mission leadership to discuss the future of U.S. – Australia relations and critical issues facing both our countries.
Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student seeking a substantive internship or fellowship supporting U.S. foreign policy, there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. You’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues, and acquire lifelong skills as you represent America to the world.
View detailed descriptions of the Foreign Service Officer career tracks, the Foreign Service Specialist career paths, Civil Service opportunities, and the Consular Fellows Program.
Diplomats in Residence (DIRs) are career Foreign Service Officers and Specialists located throughout the U.S. who provide guidance and advice on careers, internships and fellowships to students and professionals in the communities they serve. DIRs are available to answer questions and share insight with those interested in Foreign and Civil Service careers, internships and fellowships.
The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad. If you’re passionate about public service and want to represent the U.S. around the world, a challenging and rewarding career is waiting for you. The opportunity to work and experience cultures, customs and people of different nations is truly a career unlike any other.
The work you’ll do will have an impact on the world. You will be asked to serve at one of any of the more than 270 embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions in The Americas, Africa, Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia. Some of these posts are in difficult and even dangerous environments, but working in them affords great challenges and rewards.
Please call:
· Sydney - (02) 8219-2100
· Melbourne – (03) 9526-5900
· Perth – (08) 6144-5100
Outside of Office Hours, contact:
· Sydney - (02) 4422-2201
· Melbourne – (03) 9389-3601
· Perth – (08) 9476-0081
Outside of Australia:
· Sydney - (301) 985-8663
· Melbourne - (301) 985-8662
· Perth – (301) 985-8664
For police, ambulance or fire brigade, dial: 000 (triple zero), Australia wide
Emergency Contact – All Locations Get Travel Alerts International Parental Child Abduction Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime Emergency Financial Assistance
