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Border Force Inspector South

Job Req ID

ABF - 136241

 

Location

VIC 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

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

 

Contact Officer

Tori Rosemond on 03 9244 8548 or tori.rosemond@abf.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

Onsite  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 12/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 4 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in VIC; TAS.
 

About our team

 

Regional Operations | Ac South | Aviation & Regional Operations Sth | Various

 

South Division is responsible for the delivery of operations and support across Victoria and Tasmania. It oversees Australia's gateways, including international airports and seaports while facilitating legitimate trade and travel, and undertakes operations in the prevention, deterrence and detection of regulated goods into Australia.

 

Opportunities are available in ABF South (Victoria) for ABF Inspectors (EL1).

 

About the Branch

Operations South deploys officers to perform border security and operational tasks in a wide variety of environments across Victoria and Tasmania, applying a flexible, deployable workforce on an intelligence-informed risk based approach.

 

Operations South delivers operational effect through: inspecting and examining sea cargo, air cargo, and international mail; processing international vessels and international travellers across all points of entry/ exit in Victoria and Tasmania; detecting and seizing prohibited, restricted and regulated goods; undertaking Investigations to target serious and organised crime; identifying, assessing, and delivering intelligence on specific border threat actors, events and vulnerabilities; and facilitating legitimate trade and travel.

 

Opportunities may be available in Operations South for ABF Inspectors (EL1) within the sections below:

 

  • Aviation Goods South

  • Sea Cargo & Tasmania Operations

  • Maritime & Regional VIC

  • Chief of Staff South

  • Operations & Planning South

  • Aviation Travellers Melbourne Airport

  • Border Intelligence

  • Investigation South

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

Operations South is looking for people who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment, with a law enforcement mindset and an affinity to interpreting and enforcing legislation. As an Inspector you perform an important leadership role, working under the broad direction of the Superintendent (EL2) to develop and lead highly performing teams to deliver on a range of strategic and operational priorities in a highly complex, sensitive and risk based environment.

 

Our ideal candidate can collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple groups to achieve outcomes, be engaging, innovative and committed to providing a supportive and safe environment for all.

 

The successful candidates will be strategically minded, self-driven and seek to directly influence the key outcomes of the organisation.

 

Desirable skills include:

 

  • Experience in leading and managing diverse teams in a challenging, complex and fast paced environment

  • Strong attention to detail, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration, with demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality

  • Achieves results by identifying and aligning operational tasks and engagements with organisational strategic goals

  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead staff and manage relationships including providing high quality, timely, advice to stakeholders and senior executives

  • Ability to build and lead a collaborative team environment based on supportiveness, development, knowledge sharing and effective communication in line with the Australian Governments Respect@Work guidelines.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

An ABF Inspector (EL1) would generally be required to:

  • Lead and manage complex or sensitive tasks, providing strategic direction and sound policy advice

  • Address critical issues, solve complex problems, and oversee projects impacting strategic, or operational outcomes

  • Build workforce capability by fostering talent, motivating staff, and driving team objectives

  • Drive ABF priorities, lead change initiatives, and promote smarter, more efficient practices

  • Ensure compliance with corporate and operational policies and procedures

  • Build, support and maintain complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders while effectively managing competing priorities

  • Lead and inspire positive and effective teams, driving a positive workplace culture, providing direction and guidance, addressing staffing matters early and managing performance and behaviour issues with staff

  • Promote and ensure team members behave in accordance with WHS legislation, policies, directions and reasonable instructions in relation to work health and safety.

 

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 operational 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 to wear business attire)

  • Maintain essential and role-specific qualifications such as technical qualifications.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 12/02/2025 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.

 

In drafting your pitch, please identify how your examples relate to the following key selection criteria:

  • Contributes to strategic thinking 

  • Achieves results 

  • Supports productive working relationships 

  • Display personal drive and integrity 

  • Communicates with influence 

  • Demonstrates professional or technical proficiency 

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 136241 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:
 

  • Fulfil the Department’s minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process

  • Obtain and maintain the required Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance and Department of Home Affairs Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

 

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

 

Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us

 

 

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

 

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 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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