US Embassy and Consulates in Australia – Sydney NSW

Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator)

U.S. Consulate General Sydney

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

Security Services (Trades and Services)

Full time

100,291 + 12% Super + annual bonus

Salary 100,291 +12% Employer Superannuation + Bonus (performance)

Full time Position (40 hours per week)

About the Role Working in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The FSNI assists the RSO team in coordinating protection for post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information.

Role Requirements Requirements: for the experience and education requirements applicants must meet either option 1 or option 2 to qualify:

OPTION 1

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

Education: Two (2)



years University Studies is required.

OPTION 2

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

Education: Completion of high school (Year 12) is required.

Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of the local and regional judicial system including criminal laws and procedures.

Detailed knowledge of investigative techniques.

Skills and Abilities: Must have a valid driver's license held for a minimum of five years.

Equal Employment Chance (EEO) The U.S. Mission provides equal prospect 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.

The U.S. Mission offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while working for the U.S. Mission.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: September 30, 2026
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