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Chief Instructor Littoral Vessel Training

Job Req ID

ABF - 134618

 

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

Flexible arrangements considered 

 

Contact Officer

Supt. Ben Finlay on 0422 706 969 

 

Applications close on 15/10/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

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

 

About our team

 

Strategy & Capability | Workforce Safety & Assurance | ABF College | Marine, Maritime & Littoral Faculty

 

The ABF College (College) designs, develops and delivers specialist vocational training to ensure that officers have the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake their roles safely, legally and professionally.

 

Headquartered in Canberra in the College has campuses and training hubs across Australia. The College is comprised of five faculties and two units: Compliance, Investigations & Trade Faculty, College Coordination Unit, Foundational Capability Faculty, Leadership & Learning Modernisation Faculty, Maritime, Marine & Littoral Faculty, Operational Safety Training Unit and Program Development Faculty.

 

The Marine, Maritime & Littoral Faculty delivers an integrated curriculum of specialist vocational training to enable frontline officers deployed to the maritime domain to undertake their roles. The Faculty has three delivery streams, Marine, Maritime and Littoral Vessel, each headed up by a Chief Instructor.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

The advertised role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the littoral vessel training curriculum to ABF officers across Australia.

They must have operational credibility and the ability to influence others through effective communication in a training context. They will work cooperatively with peers and senior officers, ensuring a collaborative approach in taken at all times to ensure training is delivered consistently and to a high standard.

The Marine, Maritime & Littoral Faculty is looking for individuals who possess exceptional interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with a focus on training delivery, stakeholder engagement and mentorship. Our ideal candidates are confident, driven, have excellent attention to detail and demonstrate flexibility to meet a dynamic work environment. They will also be able to work autonomously, exercise accountability and be capable of building and maintaining culture and innovation, continual improvement and collaboration within the learning and development environment.

As a member of the ABF College, you are expected to act with professionalism and diligence in accordance with the APS Core Values & Code of Conduct at all times. As a member of a small team you are required to treat people with respect and value individual differences. You must maintain your skillset and complete required online learning and personal development plans in a timely manner.
 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Effectively manage, deliver and continually improve the littoral vessel training curriculum

  • Proactively contribute to and influence the continued improvement of the College's quality assurance framework

  • Work with autonomy and accountability in interpreting policy and the application of practices and procedures, providing specialist advice to operational areas and management teams

  • Build, support and maintain complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and

  • Model and promote ethical, inclusive and equitable behaviour, the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

 

Mandatory Qualifications

  • Hold a current Master Less Than 24 Metres Near Coastal certificate

  • Hold a Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal certificate

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a current driver's licence

  • Meet relevant medical, fitness, aptitude and pyschometric requirements and standards; and

  • Ability to undertake interstate travel and work extended hours to support and/or deliver training.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 15/10/2024 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 – 134618 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 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

 

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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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