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Border Force Supervisor, Maritime Border Command - MBC Training

Job Req ID

ABF - 138954

 

Location

ACT 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

APS Level 6 - $94,563.00 and $107,713.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Melanie Sinclair on 02 5127 8841 or melanie.sinclair@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 10/08/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 2 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

 

DC National Operations | Maritime Border Command & OSB | MBC Deputy Commander | MBC Chief of Staff

 

Maritime Border Command (MBC) is Australia's lead civil maritime authority charged with securing Australia's vast maritime border. We are enabled by both the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to protect Australia's national interests by responding with assigned forces to undertake civil maritime security operations to deter, detect, respond to and prevent illegal activities in the Australian Maritime Domain.

 

MBC acts as the convening authority for Australia's Partner Agencies' efforts to mitigate, or eliminate, the risks posed in our area of operations across the eight civil maritime security threats within the area of operations. We have regular contact with over 30 partners across State, Territory and Commonwealth Governments, we work with industry and we engage regularly with international partners.  

 

The MBC Training team sits within the MBC Chief of Staff Directorate and is responsible for the development and implementation of foundational training standards for MBC, professional and personal development, coordinating and delivering training, and leading career pathways within MBC. This includes integrating training requirements of ABF Officers and ADF members. This team also assists desktop exercises, and oversees the Business Continuity Plan.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds who demonstrate personal drive, initiative, and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates will ideally have:

 

  • Confidence to present training to a range of internal and external audiences, including senior stakeholders.
  • An ability to use a variety of learning platforms and adapt your approach based on the needs of diverse learners.
  • The ability to assist with design, delivery and evaluate scenario-based training that reflects real-world maritime operational environments.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with demonstrated experience managing competing priorities, coordinating training schedules, and maintaining compliance with departmental training requirements.
  • Enjoyment for working in a fast paced, complex environment, share information and work collaboratively with multiple Commands and agencies to achieve our mission.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • A proven ability to apply an adaptive and agile approach to our work in order to deliver our mission effects and outcomes.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
  • Demonstrate excellent representational behaviours and skill.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to a positive work culture and support changing circumstances and organisational focus.

 

Desirable

 

  • A background in training and assessment.
  • Experience in training needs analysis and developing training plans.

 

Highly Desirable

 

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent experience and background.
  • Confidence in delivering training material to wide audiences.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Oversee and assist in delivery of MBC training and development. 
  • Deliver briefs and MBC 101 to internal and external clients.
  • Coordinate requests for internal and external training and maintain commitments register.
  • Conduct Training Needs Analysis and design training plans for MBC.
  • Develop training standards and foundational requirements of MBC.
  • Develop and maintain professional development pathways for MBC internal and ABF external 
  • Conduct Training Needs Analysis and design training plans for MBC.
  • Implement training standards and foundational requirements of MBC.
  • Coordinate and assist in delivery of training.
  • Evaluate and update training materials regularly.
  • Oversee MBC Induction training and assign to new staff through the LMS system.
  • Coordinate nominations for professional development as guided by the MBC Governance Board. 
  • Liaise with Learning and Development partners to modernise and digitise training courses using online learning platforms within HA & ABF.
  • Update and monitor ABF training records in LMS.

 

Additional information

 

Our successful candidate must:

 

  • Fulfil the Department's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process
  • Swear an oath or make an affirmation into the ABF and be uniformed if the position requires
  • Actively participate in career management where applicable (postings and deployments either intra or interstate).

 

This is a unique opportunity to work in a multi-agency taskforce with a dynamic culture, exposure to a variety of tasks in a role that will keep you challenged and engaged. You will have access to comprehensive training and be provided professional development opportunities.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 10/08/2025 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 (250 words per capability, one page in total) addressing the following capabilities:

 

  • Achieves results
  • Supports productive working relationships
  • Display personal drive and integrity

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138954 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

 

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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