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Director - Coordination and Reporting

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 138161

 

Location

ACT 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

Executive Level 2 - $136,260.00 and $177,318.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Adele Reynolds on 0472 821 429 or adele.reynolds@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 07/07/2025 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

 

National Security & Resilience | Counter Foreign Interference Coord | CFI Partnerships | Coordination and Reporting

 

The Counter Foreign Interference Coordination Centre (CFICC) supports the National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator to strengthen and coordinate Australia's whole of Government response to foreign interference. CFICC works across government, the private sector and the wider community to raise awareness of and strengthen resilience in our most at-risk sectors.

 

The CFI National Partnerships Branch is responsible for stakeholder engagement on the complex and evolving threat of foreign interference, with international partners and across at-risk sectors in all states and territories.

 

The Director in the CFI Coordination and Reporting Section leads a team that works across CFICC lines of effort to enable collaboration and facilitate information exchange across all sectors, maximising opportunities to achieve CFICC outcomes. The section supports internal, external and international stakeholder engagement by working closely with subject matter experts to develop communications products and briefing content for at risk sectors.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • Demonstrates the ability to build and lead a diverse team to uplift coordination, communications and analysis efforts
  • Has a continuous understanding of the strategic, geo-political, security and operational environments in the foreign interference context
  • Demonstrates the ability to develop and leverage stakeholder relationships
  • Has an excellent and adaptable communicator in both written and verbal styles
  • Demonstrates planning and organisational ability.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Lead engagement with a network of key business areas in the Division and Department to deliver a cohesive CFICC approach to drive progressive CFI policy and achieve CFI outcomes
  • Support the meetings and information flows of the community of practice between Commonwealth, state and territory officials responsible for countering foreign interference in jurisdictions
  • Coordinate, engage with and support briefings to the Commonwealth and ACT governments
  • Deliver an analytical function to draw together patterns, trends and insights from domestic and international CFI experience and reporting as well as coordinate internal CFICC reporting and briefings.

 

Additional information

 

CFICC values a diversity of different skills, qualifications, perspectives and backgrounds. For this position some positions, in line with description above, there will be specific requirements such as:

Relevant experience or qualifications in communications, data analysis or national security is desirable (not mandatory).

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 07/07/2025 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 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 – 138161 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

 

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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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