Human Resource Adviser

Job Req ID

ABF - 138342

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time / Part-time 

Classification

APS Level 4 - $76,863.00 and $82,906.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Neville Black on 02 6223 8412 or neville.black@abf.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 27/08/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 2 immediate 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

Strategy & Capability | Workforce Safety & Assurance | ABF Workforce Management | ABF Workforce Insights & Planning

The Australian Border Force (ABF) Workforce Insights & Planning Section is a HR function within the Workforce Planning & Management Branch. Our team plays a critical role in shaping an agile and future ready workforce by providing data driven insights and workforce planning.

Using data, we help the ABF forecast workforce needs, manage risks, and develop long term solutions. Our work ensures the ABF has the right people, in the right place, at the right time, supporting both operational and strategic objectives.

We collaborate closely with stakeholders across and outside the ABF to align workforce planning efforts with business needs and broader organisational priorities. Our team values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth, and we are committed to fostering a high performing, inclusive, and forward-thinking workforce planning function.

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

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a growth mindset, motivated by opportunities to contribute to meaningful work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Collaborates well with others and contributes to shared success through clear communication and contributions to team culture
• Is confident in or eager to develop their skills in data analytics and presentation of complex data to a variety of audiences
• Prides themself on attention to detail, ensuring tasks are understood and managed with accuracy and care
• Wants to understand the bigger picture of how workforce planning decisions impact business outcomes in a diverse organisation such as the ABF.

Duties and responsibilities

What you could be doing each day:

• Support the team to consult with a range of business areas, from maritime, to major airports, to regional operations, to policy areas, to understand their unique workforce challenges and risks
• Support in the creation of workforce planning artefacts that can impact individual business areas, emerging threats or even the whole of the ABF
• Contribute to workforce planning activities by identifying trends and patterns in data that guide strategic choices
• Provide input to relevant documentation for executive clearance including Senate Estimate briefs, Ministerial Correspondence, Ministerial Submissions, and other briefing papers as required
• Participating and contributing to other workforce projects or broader ABF programs of work as required
• Support the research and drafting of HR related proposals, projects and solutions to support the team's strategic direction.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 27/08/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application, you are required to prepare and submit a max 500-word response document for the following questions (please note, this is 500 words total for the two questions).

• Why do you view HR as important to an organisation?
• What relevant skills/experience would you bring to the HR Adviser role?

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138342 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

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.