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Tactical Intelligence Analyst

Job Req ID

ABF - 135297

 

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

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Contact Officer

Leonie Boehme on 02 6264 1435 

 

Applications close on 09/12/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill up to 2 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

 

About our team

 

National Operations | ABF Workforce | ABF International Ops & Coord | Border Intelligence Watch Office

 

The Border Intelligence Watch Office (BIWO) is a 24/7 section within the Australian Border Force (ABF) that provides tactical intelligence support to the ABF and other external stakeholders.

 

BIWO is also an integral member of the Commonwealth Agencies Operations Centre (CAOC) providing first-line analysis to significant border-controlled drug (BCD) detections.

 

These new positions are part of the Government's health and excise reform initiatives for tobacco and vaping and will have a heavy emphasis on the analysis of significant cigarettes/tobacco detections.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

Our ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the border threat environment and demonstrated experience in the use of analytical techniques (or the ability to learn quickly).

  • Ability to work independently and in a small team environment.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing intelligence priorities, operating environment, new information or unexpected and challenging obstacles.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Evidence based decision making with attention to accuracy.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Undertake intelligence research and assessment of current and emerging border threats in a time pressured watch floor environment.
  • Provide support to real-time border activity.
  • Produce sound, defensible and predictive intelligence assessments drawn from the current intelligence holdings and responses to intelligence tasks.
  • Maintain situational awareness of current Intelligence and ABF Operational activities and align analytical resources in accordance with mission sets and priorities.

 

Additional information

 

Preferred or Expected Requirements

Developed Skills:

  • Highly developed writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly developed liaison and stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to effectively triage and manage competing workloads in time sensitive environments.
  • Problem solving in the border intelligence environment.
  • Proficiency in or the ability to quickly learn interrogating intelligence or information systems and databases, including the suite of Home Affairs and partner agencies technical systems.

 

Developed Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of intelligence research and analysis processes or the ability to quickly acquire.
  • Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of ABF operational priorities.
  • Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of and proficiency in record keeping systems.
  • Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the ABF operating environment, policy, frameworks and objectives.
  • An understanding of or the ability to quickly learn the ABF structure, operating environments, C3 Doctrine (Command, Control and Coordination) and Incident Coordination Centre (ICC) principles.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 09/12/2024 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 – 135297 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:
 

  • 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

 

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

 

 

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 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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