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Assistant Director - Australian Border Force Intelligence

Job Req ID

ABF - 140567

 

Location

ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $115,443.00 and $134,865.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Kristine on 0466 013 190  

 

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 02/12/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 3 immediate positions. 

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 ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

 

National Operations | Targeting & Intelligence Operations | ABF Intelligence

 

The Australian Border Force (ABF) Intelligence Branch provides the ABF with insights into the threat environment as it relates to the border continuum, enabling our operational teams pre, at and post border to address risk and posture in response to the movement of illicit goods and people over the border. We operate with a clear responsibility to provide operational insights ensuring intelligence is fully integrated into the ABF operations. This strengthens the overall effectiveness of delivering a single unified vision of Intelligence across the ABF.

 

This recruitment will seek to fill a number of existing and expected vacancies across ABF Intelligence branch including:

 

  • Regional Intelligence Teams
  • National Disruption Group (Illicit Tobacco and Vapes)
  • Tobacco and Vapes Intelligence
  • Financial Intelligence.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • Has an ability to lead an intelligence team, manage intelligence capability and resources
  • Advises on workforce planning issues, supports and develops personnel through training, mentoring, formal and informal training
  • Contributes to welfare and cultural initiatives, upholds APS values and standards, and demonstrates respect in the workplace
  • Has an understanding of law enforcement, immigration and border threats, priorities and processes
  • Demonstrates research, analytical and writing skills and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely through verbal and written briefs and assessments
  • Can manage relationships, network, engage and collaborate with others to achieve tasks and deliver tangible intelligence and border outcomes
  • Can inspire a sense of purpose, translate and communicate organisational objectives
  • Can work under limited direction and has the ability to prioritise and effectively meet deadlines in a high-tempo environment.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Lead an Intelligence team, manage intelligence capability and resources
  • Cultivate new and maintain existing mutually beneficial and collaborative relationships with stakeholders
  • Working under limited direction to deliver required intelligence outcomes through the efficient and effective leadership personnel and management of resources and capabilities
  • Plan and scope highly complex or sensitive intelligence requirements (e.g. collection plans; stakeholder influence and guidance, task analysis and determine required outputs)
  • Oversee or produce highly complex or sensitive intelligence analysis
  • Develop, review, edit and disseminate highly complex or sensitive intelligence products ensuring accuracy, validity, reliability and timeliness
  • Maintain and develop intelligence production capability, standards and tradecraft (e.g. leading team structured analytical technique sessions; suggesting improvements to processes or practices at Team, Section, Branch or Divisional forums; participating in product review and evaluation).

 

Additional information

 

  • Some positions will require a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance to commence.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 02/12/2025 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
  • Your knowledge of intelligence processes and tradecraft

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 140567 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

 

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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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