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Assistant Director People Smuggling Intelligence (Maritime Assessments)

Job Req ID

ABF - 134923

 

Location

ACT 

 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Flexible work

Onsite 

 

Contact Officer

Ben Collopy on 02 5127 9688 or Ben.N.Collopy@abf.gov.au 

 

Applications close on 28/11/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 1 vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

 

About our team

 

National Operations | Customs Compliance Enforce & Target | N/A | People Smuggling Intelligence

 

People Smuggling Intelligence (PSI) is the Australian Government's assessment lead on the threat of maritime people smuggling to Australia.

 

PSI acts as an all-source intelligence fusion cell, combining reporting from across the National Intelligence Community (NIC) to understand and assess push/pull factors influencing potential irregular immigrants (PIIs) to join irregular maritime ventures, PIIs' perception of Australia's border policies, and the intent and capability of people smugglers. PSI's assessments inform critical operational and policy decision making by the Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders (JATF OSB) and senior decision makers.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

  • A demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, including by integrating different inputs and perspectives, evaluating contested information and drawing out strategic implications and judgments

  • A proven ability to contribute as a senior team member, including through mentoring and assisting other staff or supporting team planning and execution

  • A willingness to operate in a high-tempo work environment

  • Previous experience in an intelligence role.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the maritime people smuggling threat environment.

  • Understand customer intelligence requirements to tailor intelligence products that meet customers' needs.

  • Assemble, analyse and present highly complex information and intelligence in writing and through verbal briefing to inform JATF OSB and senior policymakers in a timely manner, including by using classified and open source information.

  • Evaluate the source reliability, content validity and relevance of information supporting the production of highly complex or sensitive intelligence products.

  • Supervise, mentor and develop staff to assist with their professional development by co-designing career/tradecraft pathways that meet short to long term goals of each individual and the team.

 

Additional information

 

Applicants must hold a TSPV security clearance to be eligible to apply for and perform this role.

 

PSI is seeking applicants that have well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write and brief highly complex and/or sensitive intelligence persuasively and accurately under time pressure. Applicants should also have a demonstrated ability to analyse issues, including by integrating different inputs and perspectives, evaluating contested information and drawing out strategic implications and judgments.

 

At times, PSI operates at a high tempo that requires staff to work outside of standard business hours (including weekends). Staff are also called upon to be deployed to various regions across Australia with limited notice. Applicants should be comfortable with working in such an environment.

 

Applicants with experience in intelligence roles are highly desirable and encouraged to apply.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 28/11/2024 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 PSI

  • 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 – 134923 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 Positive Vetting (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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