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EOI - APS6 to EL2 - Immigration Overseas Short Term Missions - Visa Processing and Critical Response

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 141021

 

Location

Overseas Post 

 

Classification

APS Level 6; Executive Level 1; Executive Level 2 - $94,563.00 and $177,318.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Full-time

 

Vacancy Duration

Up to 12 months

 

Flexible work

Onsite 

 

Contact Officer

Jason Bridge on 02 6275 6881 or jason.bridge@homeaffairs.gov.au 

 

Applications close on 07/02/2027 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our team

 

Immigration | Citizenship Humanitarian Fvp & Supp | Immi Operations & Performance | Overseas Immigration Management

 

Overseas Immigration Management Section (OIM) in Immigration Programs supports the overseas immigration network. From time to time, it is necessary for officers to undertake Short Term Missions (STMs) to support overseas network by:

  • Relieving overseas Australia-based (A-based) officers when on leave or absent from post
  • Providing additional A-based support at posts during peak processing periods
  • Assisting with international cooperation and capacity building
  • Assisting in times of Whole of Government (WofG) emergency, critical event or urgent direction from Government or during exceptional circumstances.

 

Please Note: This EOI is not intended to source candidates for ABF deployments such as Airline Liaison Officers (ALOs) or Regional Processing Centre (RPC) related work but is aimed specifically for STMs across the overseas network delivering immigration and visa programs.

 

What you’ll do

 

The nature of the work varies from post to post and in accordance with the situation. However, in undertaking an Immigration STM you can expect to perform duties similar to A-based Immigration staff, including:

  • Assess and decide visa applications, undertake visa cancellations, prepare detailed written visa refusal decisions
  • Support visa integrity related activities, conduct visa related client interviews and site visits
  • Lead, train and support locally engaged staff on visa decision making
  • Examine visa processing work practices and introduce business improvements
  • Use departmental systems including ICSE and WMAN
  • Liaise with other agencies and host governments on immigration and visa matters, and represent Home Affairs and the Australian Government overseas.

 

Skills and capabilty we need

 

It is essential for applicants to:

  • Have recent visa processing / decision making experience under the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994, either in Australia or overseas; and/or
  • Relevant international engagement or capacity building experience
  • Be able to 'hit the ground running' and deliver key immigration and humanitarian visa priorities
  • Be flexible in their ability to travel overseas, often at short notice
  • Be available to work overseas for a period - up to 12 months, but generally not exceeding 6 months
  • Prior overseas posting or STM experience is desirable. 

 

Note: STM deployments are unaccompanied opportunities (ie the Department cannot fund nor arrange for family members to accompany the officer on the STM). Applicants should ensure family commitments are able to be covered during deployment periods.

 

If you are applying to be considered for crisis response activities only, and your supervisor's approval for release only relates to your involvement in a crisis response deployment, please document this in the notes field of your EOI application.

 

For crisis response deployments, one or more of the following are highly desirable:

  • Document Examination Training
  • Experience in collecting biometrics using a mobile kit
  • Cohort/crowd management (especially in the immigration detention/offshore processing context)
  • Border clearance experience
  • Foreign language skills

 

What you’ll gain from the experience

 

  • Gain experience or extend your skills in the overseas Immigration environment
  • Extend your skills and experience in a challenging and engaging environment
  • Undertake duties that are unique to the overseas network
  • Build relationships and networks outside your usual work situation
  • Engage with other Australian Government agencies and overseas stakeholders.

 

Additional Information

 

Consideration of applicants to be offered a STM or crisis response deployment will be based on details provided in the one page pitch, your attached CV and the additional questions you will be required to answer in this application process.

 

Additional information can be provided in the applicant response but should be limited to additional information that can't be provided elsewhere such as:

  • Copy of Section / Branch Head approval for your release
  • Copy of previous End of Post reports (if you have completed an overseas posting in the last 4 years)
  • List the names of two referees and contact details (at least one referee should be able to provide feedback on your visa processing experience).

 

If you have submitted your expression of interest (EOI) in previous years and you remain interested in undertaking a STM, you are required to resubmit your EOI in ourPeople as this is a new registration period. For those interested in deployment as part of crisis action responses only, please document this in the notes field of the EOI application.

 

Candidates should be aware that there is no guarantee that STM positions will become available during the validity of the merit list developed from this EOI. The number of available STMs can vary significantly during the year due to a range of factors, depending on world events and budget considerations.

 

Preferences:

The below list of locations is based on current Home Affairs overseas post locations with an immigration presence. Whilst this is where we are currently based, in a crisis situation there could be a requirement to deploy to other locations. You will be asked to indicate any locations in which you would not consider undertaking a deployment.

 

Amman, Ankara, Bangkok, Beijing, Beirut, Belgrade, Bengaluru, Bogota, Brasilia, Colombo, Dhaka, Dili, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Islamabad, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Manila, Nairobi, New Delhi, Ottawa, Phnom Penh, Port Moresby, Port Vila, Pretoria, Santiago, Seoul, Shanghai, Suva, Wellington.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 07/02/2027 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 (300 words max) 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
  • Any previous overseas or critical response experience

 

Refer to the OIM Sharepoint - Immigration Short Term Mission pages for further details.

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 141021 in the document footer. Please attach your supervisor's written in-principle agreement as Page 2 to the applicant response document.

 

​​​​​​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 2 (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.  

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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

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