Border Force Supervisor - Senior Planner

Job Req ID

ABF - 138279

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

Morgan Wilkins on 02 5127 9721 or morgan.wilkins@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 01/07/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (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 ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

DC National Operations | Maritime Border Command & OSB | MBC Deputy Commander | MBC Plans

Maritime Border Command (MBC) is Australia’s lead civil maritime security 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. We have regular contact with over 30 partners across State, Territory and Commonwealth Governments, work with industry to enable our response, and engage regularly with international partners.   

The MBC Plans Directorate ensures efficient and effective deliberate operational planning to generate effects against the eight civil maritime security threats, and measures the effectiveness of MBC operations through performance reviews and analysis. MBC Plans foster long-term partnerships with client agencies, service suppliers, international counterpart organisations and with the whole-of-government community to ensure that their requests for operational effects in the maritime domain are assessed and prioritised in a coordinated and defensible manner.

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

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for applicants who have a broad and diverse range of backgrounds and skills. 
Our successful candidates will be self-motivating, results-orientated, willing to go the extra mile, flexible and adaptive to deliver outcomes in a fast paced and complex operational environment. 

Ideally, candidates will:

• Enjoy working in a fast paced, complex operational environment 
• Have strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Experience in in operational planning 
• Be able to adapt quickly and be agile in your work in order to effectively deliver work outcomes
• Be able to analyse information from multiple sources to inform the decision-making process and exercise sound judgement under pressure.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: 

• Participating in Joint or Multi Agency operational activities relating to Australian territorial waters
• Managing the execution of planned maritime interdiction operations in Australia's maritime domain using surface and air assets including assets from other Government agencies
• Preparing briefing materials and delivering operational briefings
• Liaising with partner agencies to best achieve the desired operational effect and to ensure responses meet requirements, sharing of information and appropriate support pre, during and post operational activities where required
• Planning and monitoring surveillance and response activities across Australia's Maritime Domain.

Additional information

Our successful candidate must:

• Fulfil the Department's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process
• Hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain at minimum a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance
• Swear an oath or make an affirmation into the ABF and be uniformed if the position requires
• Actively participate in career management (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 01/07/2025 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 response to the selection criteria, please provide 250 word response to each application question.

• Provide an example of a time you were tasked to do something you had never done before. How did you react, and what did you learn? 
• Provide an example of a time where you developed or nurtured a relationship with an external client that led to a favourable result.
• Tell me about a time when you were involved in planning a project, how did you go about it, what factors did you consider in your planning, and what was the outcome?

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138279 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:

• 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.