Instructor Maritime Training

Job Req ID

ABF - 134619

Location

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

Ben Finlay on 0422 706 969 or benjamin.finlay@abf.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

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

Applications close on 12/03/2025 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 NSW; ACT; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

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

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

The Faculty is seeking to fill a vacant Instructor, Maritime Training position. The position is based at the Neutral Bay Campus in Sydney, NSW.

Instructors in the Marine, Maritime & Littoral Faculty are eligible for the Advance Capability Trainer Allowance of $12,400 on achieving the required qualifications.

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

Our ideal candidate

• Enjoy working in an agile and forward thinking learning and development environment
• Support complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals
• Work under limited direction with opportunity for autonomy and accountability in interpreting policy and the application of practices and procedures
• Model and promote ethical, inclusive and equitable behaviour, the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

Duties and responsibilities

• Delivery the Faculty's maritime training curriculum in a highly effective manner
• Contribute to the design, development and evaluation of maritime training
• Present and facilitate training to audiences of various sizes, including delivery of physically demanding and specialised maritime training.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 12/03/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – 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 – 134619 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 Baseline Vetting (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:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

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.