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ABF Supervisor - Detention National Coordination Unit

Job Req ID

ABF - 134476

 

Location

ACT 

 

Classification

APS Level 6 - $90,199.00 and $103,770.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Flexible work

Onsite 

 

Contact Officer

Nathan Costigan on 02 5127 7740 or Nathan.Costigan@ABF.gov.au 

 

Applications close on 04/11/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

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

 

About our team

 

Regional Operations | Regional Operations | Detention Operations | Detention Management and Planning

 

Detention Operations Branch is responsible for the operational management of Australia's onshore immigration detention network (IDN), comprising of immigration detention facilities and alternative places of detention across mainland Australia and Christmas Island.

 

The Detention Management and Planning Section (DMP) supports the IDN through a number of key lines of effort, which include:

  • Ensuring the appropriate placement of detainees across the IDN, utilising a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to detainee placement
  • Leading operational and strategic planning as it relates to the IDN
  • Maintaining contemporary picture of high profile detainees, including gang and organised crime members
  • Collaborating with partner agencies to leverage information-sharing arrangements, intelligence and enforcement capabilities, and provide capability uplift, and
  • Providing real-time reporting, operational coordination and situational awareness for the IDN.

 

DMP comprises four teams:

  • National Detention Placements
  • Detention Security
  • Detention Planning, and
  • Detention National Coordination Unit (DNCU).

 

Located in the Australian Border Operations Centre (ABOC), DNCU are the detention representative, coordinating cross command operational activity, providing real time reporting, incident response and de-confliction for the IDN and Senior Executive.

 

DNCU works seven days a week, from 0600-2200hrs, with an on call function providing 24/7 support and coverage.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual and team player who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have high-level communication (written/verbal), stakeholder engagement and organisational skills. They must exhibit a high-level of integrity and professionalism in representing the Command, and deliver quality outcomes, maintain an attention to detail, engage proactively with stakeholders on issues, problem-solve, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Their strengths will be in their ability to:

  • Prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment, responding to rapidly evolving situations
  • Engage proactively with stakeholders on various issues and representing the Command's priorities/interests
  • Display a high-level of integrity and professionalism in all times
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills in communicating effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including ABF Senior Executive
  • Maintain attention to detail and situational awareness in a shift working environment
  • Demonstrate adaptive leadership
  • Engage proactively on issues, risks, opportunities for improvement and innovation to deliver quality outcomes.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

The role of an ABF Supervisor within DNCU includes:

  • Building and sustaining collaborative relationships across a network of internal and external stakeholders
  • Representing the Command at various forums
  • Supporting immigration detention intelligence functions
  • Delivering effective operational support to both internal and external stakeholders during high profile and politically sensitive matters with far reaching implications for the IDN
  • Incident response and coordination that may include the stand up of Incident Command Centres (ICC), participation in multi-stakeholder syncs and coordinating and managing operational responses to issues affecting the IDN
  • Providing effective out-of-hours support to critical functions, including significant and sensitive incident reporting and required notifications to external agencies
  • Supporting operational planning and delivery as required
  • Facilitating a high level of situational awareness for the Command
  • Gleaning information from relevant departmental systems
  • Proactive stakeholder engagement
  • Maintaining contemporary knowledge of safety, security and good order-related issues impacting the IDN including but not limited to incidents, events, operations and capacity
  • Reviewing the ABOC handover brief, Daily Australian Border Situation Update (DABSU) to identify issues relevant to the Command and action as necessary
  • Representing the Command at the daily ABOC watch floor briefings
  • Monitoring the DNCU mailbox and triaging and actioning as required
  • Preparing quality, accurate and timely daily reports for the ABF Senior Executive
  • Preparation of Hot Issue Briefs (HIB), Event Reports (EVREP) and/or Situation Reports (SITREP) to provide timely, accurate and detailed reporting to executive and stakeholders.

 

Additional information

 

Designated positions within Detention Operations 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 their position requires them to wear business attire)
  • Maintain essential and role-specific qualifications such as technical qualifications
  • Actively participate in career management (ABF postings and deployments)
  • Be able to be deployed at short notice across a range of operational domains, including inter and intrastate travel
  • Position to fill within DNCU is subject to shift work.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 04/11/2024 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:

  • 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 – 134476 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:
 

  • ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
  • Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
     

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

 

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

 

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 Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

 

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.

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