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The Australian Border Force (ABF) is an operationally independent body under the Home Affairs Portfolio. The ABF is responsible for operational border, investigations, compliance, detention (facilities and centres) and enforcement functions, and continues to be Australia's customs service. We operate in a rapidly evolving global environment. We must perform to the highest standards while remaining agile to anticipate and respond to emerging threats, and capitalise on opportunities to partner with domestic and international border, customs, immigration, intelligence and law enforcement agencies. To deliver our mission in the face of advancing technology and new threats, it is not enough to be reactive; we must be professional, disciplined and collaborative.
Our officers are operationally focused, uniformed and part of a disciplined law enforcement agency, they patrol our air and seaports, remote locations, mail and cargo centres and Australia's extended maritime domain. Our officers also perform specialist functions relating to investigation, compliance and immigration detention operations. Border Force Officers are multi-skilled, mobile, agile and responsive. Our work areas operate seven (7) days a week. Officers may undertake shift work as part of their role. Busy periods for the ABF tend to align with peak travel periods when higher numbers of people enter and depart Australia.
About the role
Casual officers are employed with the ABF on an irregular and intermittent basis at the APS2 classification. They assist frontline operational teams to meet peaks associated with the movement of people and goods across the border. Casuals are predominantly required to work at international airports to alleviate pressure on existing teams during periods of increased flight departures and arrivals. This includes work undertaken outside of standard business hours. These roles are frontline roles which require officers to wear the ABF uniform and represent the ABF professionally in the public domain. Officers undertake administrative and operational support duties such as processing passengers through the international airport/seaports, directing passengers and administrative tasks such as generating seizure notices. Officers must be capable of interacting with members of the community and foreign visitors.
If you are found suitable and offered to undertake casual work for the ABF, you will be offered work hours on an irregular and intermittent basis in line with our ABF officers. This includes work within standard business hours, work after hours, on weekends, and/or on public holidays. Work hours will be offered intermittently and sometimes at very short notice. We are looking for individuals who are able to regularly and flexibly commute to ABF sites within their locale as needed.
Our ideal candidate
The ABF is currently looking for flexible, adaptable and reliable people to undertake work on a casual basis, or on a part-time/full-time non-ongoing basis at the APS 2 classification. You will receive appropriate training in order to undertake requisite functions, such as passenger clearances. Training is currently around four (4) weeks in duration and is undertaken on a full time basis.
Successful completion of training is a condition of employment.
Duties and responsibilities
In the ABF we are looking for Assistant Border Force Officers who:
Are team players
Commit to our values and behaviours, maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism
Have good communication skills
Represent the ABF in frontline operational areas, dealing directly with members of the public including foreign travellers
Perform duties in a fast-paced, high volume operating environment
Are professional and respectful
Commit to developing their skills and knowledge
Exercise lawful authority efficiently and appropriately
Are flexible and adaptable.
Obtain and maintain a driver's licence
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/06/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – 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:
Please tell us in approximately half a page, why you would like to work as an APS 2 Assistant Border Force Officer.
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 128808 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 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.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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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.
