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Senior Border Force Officer - Vape and Tobacco Operations & Coordination (VTOC)

Job Req ID

ABF - 132357

 

Location

ACT 

 

Classification

APS Level 5 - $80,748.00 and $87,572.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements available 

 

Contact Officer

Tristan Hewson at TRISTAN.HEWSON@ABF.GOV.AU 

 

Applications close on 09/05/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill up to 4 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

 

About our team

 

National Operations | Special Investigations | Vape and Tobacco Operations & Coordination (VTOC)

 

The Vape and Tobacco Operations and Coordination (VTOC) is a new section established to provide the strategic, operational and tactical oversight of cross jurisdictional health, whole of government and intra-agency coordination of compliance activities that combat illicit tobacco.  It will work alongside the ABF Illicit Tobacco Taskforce (ITTF) which is focussed specifically on the intersection of illicit tobacco with serious organised crime.

The VTOC is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the multi-jurisdictional end-to-end illicit tobacco compliance model.  It will engage with key internal, external and offshore stakeholders to decrease domestic non-compliance. The VTOC will also coordinate, monitor and report on ABF border enforcement controls that counter the availability of illicit vapes and vaping products.

Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the work, VTOC will provide training to the successful candidate to upskill in relevant areas, including monitoring, evaluation, business intelligence, and writing.

 

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Our ideal candidate

 

  • Possess well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, adaptability and can respond quickly to unexpected operational needs
  • Be able to manage competing priorities and have effective time management skills
  • Be able to demonstrate an awareness of the political operating environment and identity potentially sensitive issues
  • Understand of the role and function of the ABF, as well as demonstrated commitment to Work Health Safety policies and procedures.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Prepare and assist in complex written communication including official correspondence, Estimates Briefs, Ministerial Submissions, parliamentary questions, media materials, reporting, assessments, intelligence-led targeting packs, and other products as required and disseminate information to key stakeholders
  • Undertake secretariat and logistical duties
  • Analyse and interpret information, undertake research, review internal and external trends, identifying emerging issues and risks to organisational capability to provide advice, explanation and recommendations on appropriate actions and solutions
  • Maintain an appreciation and understanding of the business, its challenges, and objectives and develop strong client and team relationships to ensure analytics effectively reflect needs and meet client requirements
  • Have excellent written and IT communication skills, including the ability to accurately review and categorise and refer information.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 09/05/2024 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 statement of claims response document (one page in total) addressing the following capabilities:

  • Contributes to strategic thinking 
  • Achieves results 
  • Supports productive working relationships 
  • Drive and integrity 
  • 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 – 132357 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 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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