AddressApplicant response document instructions:
As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a response document (minimum 11 point font) in MS Word or PDF format, which you will upload in the next section.
Ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible. Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
· Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
· How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
· At least two specific examples of an achievement that demonstrates your ability to perform the role, using the Situation, Task, Action and Result (STAR) or similar model.
Candidates may also be asked to complete a virtual capability test, attend a virtual assessment centre and/or online interview.
APS6 Senior Investigators are being sought for two regional locations, Melbourne Victoria (multiple positions) and Darwin NT (one position). You are required to clearly nominate your preferred location within your application.
Information sessions in relation to the role and selection process will be held virtually prior to the closing date. These are not mandatory but are highly recommended in order to inform your decision making. To attend a virtual session, please contact the contact officer to schedule an appointment. An online invitation to attend will be forward to you.
About Our Team:
The ABF is responsible for border operations, investigations, compliance, detention, enforcement functions, and continues to be Australia's Customs Service.
Maritime and Enforcement South delivers ABF's operational effects across Victoria and Tasmania. In a rapidly evolving global environment, we perform to the highest standards while remaining agile, anticipating and respond to emerging threats. ABF officers capitalise on opportunities to partner with domestic and international border, customs, immigration, intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
This recruitment round will also be open for persons wishing to be employed with Investigation Operations Northern Territory. This section is a small team who work regularly with other Border Force Teams and local law enforcement to achieve operational outcomes.
Regional Investigations VIC/TAS and Investigation Operations Northern Territory are responsible for the investigation and enforcement of serious offences against the Customs Act 1901, Migration Act 1958, as well as other legislation pertaining to the illegal movement of people and goods across the Australian border continuum.
Both teams work closely with domestic and international stakeholders to investigate serious border crime, migration and trade related crime, both pre and post border.
Investigation priorities include:
· Movement of prohibited goods into and out of Australia including illicit drugs, firearms, child exploitation material and wildlife
· Exploitation of foreign workers and Australia's migration system
· Serious or complex migration, visa and citizenship fraud
· Trade related crime including serious revenue evasion and corruption within the supply chain
Both teams also actively contribute to Commonwealth organised crime strategies through participation in multi-agency joint task-forces and national committee frameworks.
Our ideal candidate:
The successful candidates will be adaptable, fast learners, self-aware and possess a level of humility that supports the acquisition of new skills. They will be analytical problem solvers with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. They will be highly organised and display sound judgement in relation to complex situations. The ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, coupled with an enforcement mindset. They will be functionally fit with the ability to operate effectively under a range of environmental conditions.
Specific duties/responsibilities:
· Lead small and large teams in dynamic operational environments
· Undertake investigations into allegations of border related offences.
· Support investigations through the collection of evidence including the execution of search warrants, arrests of suspects, obtaining statement and conducting examinations.
· Contribute to an on-call duty officer capability.
· Maintain critical qualifications, skills and knowledge.
Duties and responsibilities:
APS6 Senior Investigators work under limited direction to investigate breaches of migration, customs and other border related legislation in accordance with the Department's policies. They use a range of internal/external resources, investigative techniques, and gather evidence which may be presented to a court to support prosecutions.
APS6 Senior Investigators work within internal or blended teams and may be seconded in support of other government and law enforcement agencies. There are also opportunities to work as part of the Illicit Tobacco Task Force and the Illicit Trade Unit.
As professionals in their field, ABF Investigators uphold the highest standards of workplace integrity and work within the framework of the Australian Government Investigation Standards (AGIS), Judiciary and relevant legislation.
This role requires overtime, work outside of business hours and on-call duties. There is also a requirement for interstate, intrastate, overnight travel, and extended travel periods to attend courses. This role requires you to interact with international travellers and crew. As such you will be required to maintain compliance with the Australian Health Protection Principal directions.
Additional information (Role requirements/qualifications):
For Investigation roles you may be required to obtain qualifications and undertake duties including
· Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) and Negative Vetting 1 - or ability to acquire within 12 months
· Hold a current Australian driver's licence
· Certificate IV in Government Investigation or other recognised program
· Viewing Objectionable Material course (IGEC)
· Operational Safety Training
· Custodial firearms safe handling certification
· Have an ability to acquire a sound understanding of departmental systems
· Additional security clearance requirements for joint agency operations and secondments
· State or federal constable designation for seconded officers
