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Cape Class In-Service Support Integrated Logistics Support Officer

Job Req ID

ABF - 134669

 

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 

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

Flexible arrangements considered 

 

Contact Officer

Darren Munro - darren.munro@abf.gov.au 

 

Applications close on 21/11/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

***Please note the closing date has been extended from Thursday 7 November 2024 to the new closing date of Thursday 21 November 2024***

 

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

 

Strategy & Capability | Civil Maritime Capability Strategy | N/A | Strategy & Capability

 

The Australian Border Force (ABF) cultivates a culture built on integrity, professionalism, respect, accountability and teamwork, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that contributes to ABF's mission.

 

The Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch (CMSB) provides the ABF's air and marine surveillance capability within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This includes operating a fleet of vessels crewed by ABF officers who performing strategic patrols, tactical surveillance and on-water law enforcement activities within the EEZ. The Branch also manages contracted surveillance aircraft, satellite, sensor systems and logistics support to civil maritime operations.

 

CMSB operates in a complex, challenging and changing environment that is characterised by a high tempo of civil maritime operations.

 

The Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Officer is part of the Cape Class Patrol Boats (CCPB) In Service Support (ISS) Section in the CMSB. CCPB ISS Section provides engineering services for the ongoing support of the ABF fleet of vessels. The Section undertakes specialist maritime engineering, configuration and technical data management functions.

 

The Officer may experience periods of out-of-normal hours work requirements.

 

There may be a requirement for interstate travel.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

The ILS Officer is responsible for status reporting, financial oversight and technical analysis. They manage ILS activities in accordance with the ABF Safety Management System (SMS) and support the full implementation of the SMS. This position provides consideration to the relevant integration of all ten elements of the ILS to ensure effective coordination of the ILS program and will provide input for future ABF marine capability and/ or projects.

 

Our ideal candidate will be proactive and reliable with the ability to effectively manage inventory for equipment and spare parts in consultation with ISS Contractors, and manage necessary activities to ensure the operational readiness of the ABF Fleet. They will be detail oriented and provide practical solutions to address failures through thorough data analysis.

 

We are seeking candidates with strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities who can develop cooperative relationships with project team members and partners, show leadership qualities and deliver detailed briefings as required.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

The responsibilities of the function may include:

  • Develop materiel logistics strategies and plans for information, communications, quality and resources that support the objectives of an acquisition project or support activity.
  • Prepare ILS related plans for CCPB including Support Services Management Plan, Configuration Management Plan, Maintenance Management Plan, Supply Support Plan, Training Support Plan and others as required.
  • Conduct ILS analysis including failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS) and data collection and analysis (DCACAS). FRACAS provides a disciplined and aggressive closed-loop process for solving issues at the design, development, production and deployment stages.
  • The fundamental tasks are to:
    • Record and capture information about failures and problems
    • Identify, select and prioritise failures and problems
    • Identify, implement and verify corrective actions to prevent recurrence of failures
    • Provide information from failure analysis and corrective actions in order to support reliability data analysis
    • Provide report summaries of incidents counts, and provide data used for reliability and quality metrics
    • Manage and report on issues, risks and opportunities, including maintenance of a Fleet ILS Risk Register.
  • Provide detailed, accurate and timely briefings to the Minister, ABF Senior Executive and other senior reporting requirements as required.

 

Additional information

 

  • Demonstrated experience in management of Integrated Logistic Support.
  • Sound understanding, critical analysis and reasoning skills in identifying and addressing complex and/or sensitive issues. 
  • Experience in and understanding of the Capability Life Cycle and developing, managing and completing ILS documentation, instructions, plans and systems analysis.
  • Experience working in a high performing project team and building trusted and valued relationships with project team members, customers and partners.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 21/11/2024 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 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 – 134669 in the document footer.

 

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:
 

  • 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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