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Analyst - Border Related Financial Crimes Unit

Job Req ID

ABF - 140174

 

Location

QLD; NSW 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

APS Level 5 - $84,228.00 and $91,809.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Adam Staples at adam.staples@abf.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 10/11/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in QLD; ACT; NSW; NT; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

National Operations | Customs Compliance Enforce & Target | Customs & Trade Compliance | Trade Risk and Enforcement

The Border Related Financial Crimes Unit (BRFCU) is the ABF lead responsible for identifying and investigating trade-based money laundering, illicit financial flows and the illegal movement of the physical currency. The team provides specialist capabilities to both internal and external stakeholders in support of financial crime investigations while providing high quality criminal, financial and trade intelligence to target financial crime impacting Australia's international border.

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

Our ideal candidate

  • Sound critical analysis, reasoning and problem solving skills that can address complex issues
  • Analytical and inquisitive mindset with a rational approach to work, whilst being impartial and having an understanding of own biases and acting objectively
  • Highly developed communication skills, including good attention to detail and accuracy levels as well as the ability to communicate findings clearly and succinctly to a broad audience 
  • Willingness to proactively contribute to a fast paced team that works collaboratively across all aspects of the border continuum
  • Effective management of stakeholder relationships including engagement with domestic and international partners
  • Ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision
  • Working knowledge of the import and export cargo environment, governing legislation and policies and broad knowledge of the customs compliance continuum;
  • A strong appreciation of data and analytical trade craft and an ability to progressively improve the application of data as core input to the function; and
  • Knowledge of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) and relevant Customs-related systems.
  • Experience in border related operations including intelligence and/or compliance
  • Efficient in the use of Excel and other Microsoft Office products 
  • Competent user of systems to extract large data sets
  • Current or previous experience in customs, law enforcement, intelligence or the financial sector is not necessary but will be highly regarded 
  • Experience in, or a willingness to learn, about financial crime particularly anti-money laundering AML.


Duties and responsibilities

  • Use Departmental systems to identify instances of non-compliance with Customs-related laws
  • Conduct analysis to determine nature and extent of non-compliance, linkages with criminal activities, and inform opportunities for operational activity 
  • Develop and maintain cargo alerts and profiles and assist internal and external stakeholders carry out operational activity 
  • Analyse and develop analytical products specific to criminal, financial and trade crime to support decision making and resource allocation 
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships across the ABF, Department of Home Affairs and a range of external partners including law enforcement agencies 
  • Collaborate with domestic and international partners to support disruption activities through joint operational activity 
  • Contribute to reporting and briefing material to support compliance, taskforce and interagency commitments


How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 10/11/2025 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 statement of claims response document (No more than 200 words per capability and no more than two pages in total) addressing the following capabilities:

  • Contributes to strategic thinking
  • Achieves results
  • Supports productive working relationships
  • 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 – 140174 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:

 

 

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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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