Border Force Supervisor - District Office

Regional Operations | West | Operations West | Maritime Operations

The Australian Border Force (ABF) currently has nine District Offices based on the Western Australian coastline.

District Operations Officers use a wide and varying range of border enforcement skills to secure the border and enforce compliance with a range of legislation. They facilitate the movement of people and goods across the border, including boarding, searching and clearing vessels or aircraft as required. They also conduct inshore maritime and onshore remote area patrols to collect intelligence and support security in Australia’s maritime jurisdiction and the broader border continuum.

Officers working in this domain enhance and implement national border protection strategies by working cooperatively within the community and with partner agencies, working across a range of issues including customs, immigration, biosecurity, fisheries, police, industry, foreign affairs and trade, revenue collection, health and the environment. They engage with the local community, law enforcement partners and other government stakeholders and may participate in regional and national border enforcement operations.

The ABF’s WA District Offices are located:

• Christmas Island
• Albany
• Port Hedland
• Dampier
• Carnarvon
• Broome
• Bunbury
• Esperance
• Geraldton

Our ideal candidate

We are particularly looking for leaders who are committed to building the capability of others through building strong networks, sharing ideas and seeking innovative solutions.

The ABF is seeking inclusive leaders who are focused on building people capability that contributes to creating a proactive and productive workplace culture. The APS6 will lead and supervise a team, under the direction and support of an Inspector, to deliver a range of operational outcomes. You will manage your team’s goals, being adaptable to operational requirements, within complex, dynamic and sensitive environments.

In these roles you will:

• Display behaviours and values that contribute to a positive workplace, both in performing individual work tasks and when working with others
• Display integrity, high-ethical standards and maintains confidentiality and discretion within a high risk environment
• Possess effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with the local community
• Be agile, flexible and adaptable to new or evolving scenarios and changing priorities
• Be able to work effectively independently or as a member of a small team
• Be responsible and accountable for decisions and actions
• Demonstrate resilience and leadership.

Duties and responsibilities

As a Border Force Supervisor you will be accountable and responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of activities, which may include but are not limited to:

• Conducting and coordinating routine border activities providing day-to-day/ routine departmental functions in respect to the movement of vessels, goods, crew and passengers across the border. 
• Managing day-to-day operations, providing set directions, allocating work and managing resources to ensure business needs are met within changing priorities
• Managing staff performance, including performance assessments, monitoring and reporting attendance, coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training
• Providing detailed technical, professional and policy advice about complex problems
• Making real time decisions, sometimes in situations without precedent, and perform intervention activities to address non-compliance or threats to the border
• Liaising effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including other agencies
• Promoting and ensuring the team members behave in accordance with WHS legislation, policies, directions and reasonable instructions in relation to work health and safety.

Additional information

Many positions within the Australian Border Force require the occupant to meet Border Force Officer essential qualifications. If successful for one of these positions, candidates are required to: 

• Be 18 years or over at the time of applying
• Wear a uniform
• Meet medical, fitness, aptitude and psychometric requirements and standards relevant to the role
• Be prepared to relocate to other ABF sites within your region if required
• Be able to complete Operational Safety training, and be willing to carry and use personal defence equipment, including a firearm
• You may also be required to acquire a Working with Children Check.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 01/05/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to these highly competitive ABF roles

• Why you are interested in a role in the ABF and what you can offer us

• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform these roles with particular focus on:

  • Displays Personal Drive and Integrity

  • Communicates with Influence.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132019 in the document footer.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

Technical assistance

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Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.