Leading Border Force Officer - Western Australia - Department of Home Affairs

Description

Job Req ID

ABF

Location

WA

Classification

APS Level 4 - $74,049.00 and $79,871.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Flexible work

Onsite

Contact Officer

Applications close on 01/05/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill multiple immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

About our team

Regional Operations | West | Operations West | Maritime

The Australian Border Force (ABF) currently has twenty-six District Offices, mostly located in remote areas of Australia. 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

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

Our ideal candidate

As a Leading Border Force within the Australian Border Force, you will perform an important role, working under the direction of a Senior Border Force Officer, to deliver a range of operational outputs. You will contribute to meeting business area goals and operational targets, being adaptable to operational needs, in a complex, sensitive and at times challenging operational environment.

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

The work undertaken at a District Office varies considerably as each location has unique operational priorities, industry demands, risk profiles and geographical considerations. As a Leading Border Force Officer you will:

• Be responsible and accountable for efficiently completing duties, displaying self-awareness, personal drive, common sense and emotional intelligence in all aspects of your work.
• Understand and support the ABF vision, mission, whilst following direction from your supervisor to contribute to the business area outcomes, maintaining a positive outlook and being adaptable to change and open to feedback.
• Operate as an effective and efficient team member, making sound decisions that comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct routine border activities providing day-to-day/ routine departmental functions in respect to the movement of vessels, goods, crew and passengers across the border.
• Be accountable for the objectives, priorities, motivation and management of your teams, whilst understanding the ABF mission, vision and objectives.

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.

Some locations may attract an allowance and housing assistance. More information can be found here.

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:

Achieves Results

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 – 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:

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.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department's website at

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.