Leading Border Force Officer

About our team 

Regional Operations | West | Operations West | Multiple 

Overview of the Australian Border Force 

We are Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and customs service. We are an operationally independent body within the Home Affairs Portfolio. 

Our mission is to protect Australia's border and enable legitimate travel and trade. 

Our vision is to be a global leader in border law enforcement and trusted partner that helps build a safe, secure and prosperous Australia. 

The ABF is responsible:

For all operational border related activities, including the management of travellers, goods, cargo and onshore compliance, detention and removal operations

The end-to-end management of the immigration detention network, ensuring the security, safety and welfare of detainees in immigration detention facilities and safeguarding non-citizen minors in migration programs

Policy and regulatory frameworks to facilitate the movement of travellers and goods across our borders, supporting Australia's economy and security. 

The ABF works collaboratively across the Home Affairs Portfolio and with domestic and international partners to identify, deter, disrupt, detect and manage border risks.

The role of the ABF requires the confidence of the Australian Government, Australian community, our international and domestic partners, industry and civil society stakeholders. This confidence is realised through the demonstration of the key ABF values of integrity, respect, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. These values are the foundation for the leadership role all staff in the ABF are expected to demonstrate. 

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 Our ideal candidate 

The ABF is interested in receiving applications from individuals who have a broad and diverse range of backgrounds and skills. Under supervision and support of the Senior Border Force officer, you will lead a team to deliver a range of operational outcomes. You will manage your team’s goals and operational targets, while being adaptable within complex, dynamic and sensitive environments.

• Displays behaviours and values that contribute to a positive workplace, both in performing individual work tasks and when working with others
• Work with integrity, high-ethical standards and maintain confidentiality and discretion within all work settings
• Agile, flexible and adaptable to new or evolving scenarios and changing priorities
• Responsible and accountable for decisions and actions
• Displays resilience and leadership.

The key duties of the position include:

Duties and responsibilities 

In these roles you will:

• Operate as an effective team member: provide guidance, offer support when required, and help new staff adapt to the ABF
• Provide constructive feedback and recognise and address underperformance where appropriate
• Identify learning opportunities for others and yourself and delegate tasks effectively
• Provide advice regarding professional, technical and specialist skills required for the type of work being performed
• Comply with relevant policies, procedures and legislation when conducting operational activities.

Additional information 

Role Requirements/Qualifications:
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: 

• Attain and maintain relevant medical, fitness and psychometric standards
• Swear an oath or make an affirmation
• Actively participate in career management (postings and deployments either intra or interstate)
• Be uniformed if the position requires.  

You may also be required to:

• Acquire a Working with Children Check, and/or
• Be able to complete Operational Safety training, and be willing to carry and use personal defence equipment, including firearm.

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).

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.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

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.

Getting to know the Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for central coordination, and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. The Department implements a strategically coordinated approach to the cyber security and resilience of all Australians through the appointment of a Cyber Security Coordinator and continues to enable rapid responses to threats of foreign interference through the dedicated Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator. Additionally, the Department contributes to Australia’s prosperity and unity through the management and delivery of the migration, humanitarian and refugee programs. The Department also promotes social cohesion through multicultural programs, providing settlement services and through managing and conferring citizenship. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. For more information www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us/workplace-diversity