Title: Policy Officers / Senior Policy Officers
Type: Ongoing
Location: Geneva
Department: DFAT - Geneva
Contract: Ongoing
Classification: LE4 / LE5
Salary: CH 94,809 per annum (LE4) / CHF 108,576 per annum (LE5)
Benefits package: 20 days annual leave, 50% employer contribution to health insurance and accident insurance, and to a pension fund.
Closing date: 10 May 2026
The successful applicant(s) will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian Permanent Mission, Geneva.
The Fair Work Act 2009 is not intended to apply to the employment of Locally Engaged Staff (LES) at Australia’s overseas diplomatic and consular missions. The successful candidate’s terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the laws of Switzerland.
Please be advised that the Australian Permanent Mission, Geneva does not assist with relocation. Any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate(s). This role is office based.
A standard probity check will be undertaken prior to commencement for the successful applicant(s).
Various Positions - LE4 Policy Officer and LE5 Senior Policy Officer - DFAT - Geneva
About The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas. The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive co