HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia – Yarralumla ACT is seeking a Human Resources Assistant (Support) to manage or assist with a range of HR functions for Locally Employed staff and American personnel services. Duties include preparing personnel actions, performance management, training, recruitment support, and awards programs.

The role requires knowledge of Australian labor laws and compliance with local practices.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of HR functions and Australian labor laws as they apply to personnel management.
• Familiar with recruitment, training, performance management, and employee recognition programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for all HR functions.
• Assist with Locally Employed (LE) staff services and American personnel services.
• Support performance management and employee recognition programs.

Skills

HR administration

Performance management

Employee recognition

Recruitment support

Training and development

Education

Two years of college studies

Year 12 (Secondary School)

Job description

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia – Yarralumla ACT

The Human Resources Assistant (Support), manages or assists with a variety of human resources functions at post, that include Locally Employed (LE) Staff services, as well as American personnel services. Duties may include, but are not limited to preparing personnel actions, performance management, training, supporting recruitment activities, assisting with American personnel services, awards program.

About the Role

The Human Resources Assistant (Support), manages or assists with a variety of human resources functions at post, that include Locally Employed (LE) Staff services, as well as American personnel services. Duties may include, but are not limited to preparing personnel actions, performance management, training, supporting recruitment activities, assisting with American personnel services, awards program.

Major duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Locally Employed Staff Servicesto include Performance Management Support, and Employee Recognition Program Support.

• Administrative Supportfor all Human Resources functions.

Skills and Experience

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY

Option 1

• Two (2) years of experience in Human Resources or Administrative field is required.

• Completion of two (2) years of general college studies is required.

Option 2

• Four (4) years of experience in Human Resources or Administrative field is required.

• Completion of Secondary School (Year 12) is required

All Applicants

Job Knowledge

Must have good knowledge of human resources functions, Australian labor laws, and prevailing local practices and customs as they apply to all facets of personnel management, including but not limited to performance management, employee recognition programs, recruitment, training, and development.

What to include in your response

• Describe your experience with HR functions, such as performance management, employee recognition, recruitment, and training and development.

• Name the specific Australian labor laws or regulations you have applied, such as the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards, Modern Awards, or state or territory legislation. Explain how you applied them.

• Give examples of how you managed or administered a performance management program and an employee recognition program, and what results they achieved.

• State the size of the workforce you supported.

• Describe any compliance audits or reviews you took part in, and what came out of them.

Next Steps

Interested in this opportunity? View the full position description and requirements on our site - au.usembassy.gov/jobs.

To be considered for this vacancy, all applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal

When submitting your application, please make sure you clearly address your education and work experience against the specific requirements of the role. Successful candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

To be considered for this vacancy, local applicants must have at least 12 months of visa validity remaining.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: NOVEMBER 11, 2026

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

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.