Casual Assistant Border Force Officer (South East Queensland) - 2024/2025

Job Req ID

ABF - 132340

Location

QLD 

Classification

APS Level 2 - $56,774.00 and $63,695.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

 Casual/Intermittent 

Flexible work

Onsite 

Contact Officer

BorderForceIIEBrisbane@abf.gov.au 

Applications close on 26/05/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process will be used to fill multiple vacancies on a casual basis depending on business needs and requirements.

About our team

Regional Operations | North | Operations QLD | Operations & Planning Qld

The Australian Border Force (ABF) is responsible for:

• All operational border related activities, including the management of travellers, goods, cargo and onshore compliance, detention and removal operations

• The end-to-end management of the immigration detention network, ensuring the security, safety and welfare of detainees in immigration detention facilities and safeguarding non-citizen minors in migration programs

• Policy and regulatory frameworks to facilitate the movement of travellers and goods across our borders, supporting Australia's economy and security.

The majority of positions are based in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, with possible future vacancies in ABF District Office locations.

Casual Assistant Border Force Officers (ABFOs) are employed at APS Level 2 to work across fast-paced and high-volume working domains, to assist frontline operational teams to meet peaks associated with the movement of people and goods across the border. 

Casual Assistant Border Force Officers are predominantly required to work at international airports and cruise ship terminals to supplement existing teams during periods of increased departures and arrivals. They are also utilised to work across a wide range of ABF domains including airports, seaports, mail centres, cargo facilities, District Offices, and Immigration Detention Facilities. Tasks include processing passengers and crew, data entry, claim processing, evidence storage and handling and administrative support. 

Casual Assistant Border Force Officers are offered work on a casual, irregular and intermittent basis. This includes attendance within standard business hours, in the early morning, of evenings, on weekends, and/or on public holidays. Work hours will be offered intermittently and sometimes at very short notice. We are looking for individuals who are able to regularly and flexibly commute to ABF sites within their locale as needed.

These roles are frontline roles which require officers to wear the ABF uniform and represent the ABF professionally in the public domain. Officers must be capable of interacting with members of the community and foreign visitors.

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

Our ideal candidate

The ABF is currently looking for flexible, adaptable and reliable people to undertake work on a casual , irregular and intermittent basis at the APS 2 classification. You will receive appropriate training in order to undertake requisite functions, such as passenger clearances.

Training is currently around four (4) weeks in duration and is undertaken between Monday to Friday during business hours on a full time basis. Some practical components of the training may be conducted after hours and on weekends reflective of the international flight schedule. Successful completion of training is a condition of employment.

Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties/responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support including border clearing travellers, crew and goods

• Work collaboratively as an effective team member to achieve work area objectives

• Represent the ABF in frontline operational areas, dealing directly with members of the public including foreign travellers

• Perform duties in a fast-paced, high volume operating environment

• Be flexible and adaptable

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Basic computer skills are essential.

Additional information

Mandatory Requirements:

• Wear the ABF uniform

• Attain and maintain mandatory training requirements 

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 26/05/2025 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 half-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 a role in the ABF and what you can offer us

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132340 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online capability assessment. This could measure Cognitive Aptitude, Personality or, Emotional Intelligence.

It is strongly encouraged that all potential candidates complete the following sample assessments to gain a clear understanding of the requirements:

• Aptitude

• Personality

• Emotional Intelligence

For more information about Criteria aptitude testing including tips on how to prepare please visit https://www.criteriacorp.com.au/candidates/how-to-prepare

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: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

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.