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Business Continuity Officer

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 138299

 

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; 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

Joel Goodisson - joel.j.goodisson@homeaffairs.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 30/06/2025 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

 

Chief Operating Officer Group | Procurement Property & Contracts | Property | Business Continuity Management

 

The Business Continuity Management (BCM) Section is responsible for administering the Department's Business Continuity Management Framework.

 

Through the Framework, the Section contributes to organisational resilience by enabling the Department to:

  • Drive a business continuity program to strengthen the Department's BCM capability and increase preparedness.
  • Maintain a Business Continuity Management Framework that clearly outlines response and recovery arrangements, including accountabilities, for all business-critical functions
  • Coordinate and continuously improve business continuity management practices in the Department
  • Facilitate effective responses to risks, threats and disruptions that restore critical business processes within the required maximum tolerable period of disruption
  • Prepare and provide support to executive leadership to ensure effective recovery following disruption
  • Advise and enable employees to engage with business continuity concepts and arrangements.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • Strong understanding, or demonstrated ability to gain an understanding, of the Department's governance frameworks, strategic direction, role and functions
  • Experience in leading a small team to deliver high quality outputs within specified timeframes
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and liaison skills and ability to flexibly priorities in a dynamic work environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and logical manner
  • Excellent strategic thinking and critical analysis skills
  • Sound judgement, common sense and discretion, and the ability to work quickly and with limited direction.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Helping the Department to identify opportunities to make operational improvements, especially in areas not otherwise explored from a continuity perspective
  • Providing leadership, and engaging and collaborating with stakeholders from across the Department, including the ABF
  • Promote and assist with the full lifecycle of Business Continuity Plans
  • Perform regular reporting and auditing on BCPs for the Department and ABF, checking status and quality
  • Review external service provider contracts to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet departmental requirement
  • Preparation within the Department for disruptions, mitigating incidents as they arise to avoid them becoming major disruptions
  • Supporting the Business Continuity Controller and Business Continuity Leads during disruptive events to ensure business operations are recovered as a priority.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/06/2025 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 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 – 138299 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

 

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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