Expatriate Locally Engaged Designated Officer (LED)
(several vacancies)
The Department of Home Affairs is inviting applications for an LED which is a full-time position, classified at Level 5 (LE5). The closing date for applications is Monday, 26 October 2026, 4.30pm (Bangkok time). A merit list will be drawn upon to fill expected future vacancies. Merit lists are valid for 18 months from the date the position is advertised.
Working for the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Expatriate LED Officers apply complex legislation and policy to assess and decide visa applications and review work of Locally Engaged Staff to deliver visa programs. They may also undertake investigations and integrity checks in relation to applications, in accordance with departmental policy, and provide input into integrity reports.
Applicants should have strong verbal, written and analytical skills, possess sound judgement, the ability to apply relevant legislation and policy to make lawful and fair decisions, and be able to maintain accountable documents, client information and personal identifiers with security, confidentiality, and privacy. Ability to process and analyse data for reporting purposes is a desirable, but not essential, skill.
Click here for Position Description (PD) which sets out specific skills and other qualifications is attached.
How to Apply
Please complete your application through the Department’s application management system, eRecruit. Please visit www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘Job Opportunity’.
Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Human Resources Unit at [email protected]
Contract Conditions:
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Position: |
Expatriate Locally Engaged Designated Officer (LED) |
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Work Level Classification: |
LE5 |
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Commencement Salary: |
THB 81,374 per month* *Note LE 5-1 Thailand LES Salary Table – July 2025 Other entitlements and eligible benefits will be paid in addition to the monthly salary. |
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Department: |
Department of Home Affairs |
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Date of Commencement: |
As soon as possible |
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Employment Period: |
Eleven months and 2.5-year contract options may be offered, subject operational requirements |
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Probationary Period: |
Three months |
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Place of Work: |
Australian Embassy, Bangkok |
This position is a designated security assessed position. To be eligible for engagement applicants must be a citizen of Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada or the US who hold, or are able to obtain, an Australian Government security clearance. Loss of a security clearance at any time will lead to termination of employment. Applicants should indicate in their application whether they currently hold an Australian Government security clearance.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory medical and police/security checks. The actual start date will be confirmed following the outcome of your probity checks and police checks, which will be carried out in Thailand, Australia, any countries where the successful candidate is a citizen, and any countries where the successful candidate has resided for six months or more in the past five years. Please note that all costs associated with pre-employment checks must be met by the successful candidate.
For prospective expatriate employees, please note that all costs associated with the employee’s relocation to and stay in Thailand is the employee’s responsibility. This includes visa fees and costs to travel to Thailand. The employee will also be responsible for organising their own residential accommodation during their period of stay.
The Embassy can provide limited assistance to the employee and immediate family members (spouse and children) requesting Thai visa(s) and permit to stay.
It is the employees’ responsibility to obtain the relevant documents and ensure that they comply with immigration regulations that relate to their employment with the Embassy in Thailand. Prospective applicants are advised to check their eligibility for a visa - and investigate living conditions and costs. In considering this position, Australian applicants should make themselves aware of the Australian taxation arrangements for Australian citizens working overseas.
Please note that only ELIGIBLE applications will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and provided with feedback on the selection process, on request.