Senior Border Force Officer

Immigration | Immigration Compliance Operations 

The branch manages all elements of Operation AEGIS, which is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance of non-citizens with visa conditions that have criminal offences attached. 

Led by the ABF - with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), State and Territory Police and the Department of Home Affairs - Operation AEGIS enables a range of enforcement activities, including compliance, investigation referrals, removal, and surveillance functions, which are deployed as needed to ensure community safety.  Where appropriate, ABF officers refer suspected breaches of visa conditions to the AFP and/or other offences to State and Territory police.

Our ideal candidate

Op AEGIS is looking for confident, self-motivated people who are flexible, resilient, demonstrate professionalism and can exercise good judgement, in undertaking operational activities that are aimed at ensuring the safety of the Australian community.  Officers will need to integrate quickly (supported with appropriate training) to work effectively with other agencies in a dynamic, operational environment.

Duties and responsibilities

Regional Compliance and Enforcement

The RCE Section engages directly with visa holders in the field (subject to appropriate risk assessments), to educate them on their visa obligations, apply and remove electronic monitoring devices as required, and undertake operational activity in the event of a breach.

These positions are subject to medical, psychometric and fitness testing.

Monitoring Shift Team (24/7)

The Shift Team work through a rotating roster to oversee the 24/7 electronic monitoring of certain non-citizens.  This involves instigating referrals, tactical support to RCE Operations, coordination with internal and external stakeholders and reporting.

Additional information

Designated positions within the ABF require the occupant to meet all Border Force Officer essential qualifications. If successful for one of these positions, you will be required to:

• Be operationally ready (by meeting and sustaining the medical, fitness and psychometric requirements necessary for a role)
• Be sworn (through subscribing the ABF oath or affirmation)
• Be uniformed (unless the position requires wearing of business attire)
• Maintain essential and role-specific qualifications such as technical qualifications
• Actively participate in career management (ABF postings and deployments)
• Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (Baseline or Negative Vetting 1 - depending on the role).

Some positions may further require you to:

• Acquire a Working with Children check/or be able to complete Operational Safety training
• Be willing to carry and use personal defence equipment, including a firearm, if required
• Work outside of business hours including weekends (overtime or shift work). 
• Obtain or hold a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Investigations and Referrals team)

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 14/05/2024 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 this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132382 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

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

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (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.