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Inspector, District Office - Thursday Island

Job Req ID

ABF - 138294

 

Location

QLD 

 

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

Wayne Moran - wayne.moran@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 26/06/2025 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

 

Regional Operations | North | Operations QLD | Area Commander North QLD

 

District Offices (DOs) are an important part of Australian Border Force (ABF) capability and ensure that there is an ABF presence across Australia with an ability to respond to border threats in regional areas.

Thursday Island, colloquially known as TI, is an island of the Torres Strait Islands, an archipelago of at least 274 small islands in the Torres Strait. TI is located approximately 39 kilometres north of Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

ABF officers working in the Thursday Island District Office (TI DO) enhance and implement national border protection strategies by working cooperatively within the community and with partner agencies, on a range of issues including customs, immigration, biosecurity, fisheries, police, industry, foreign affairs and trade, revenue collection, health and the environment. They engage with local community, law enforcement partners.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

The Inspector, Torres Strait will lead a team of up to 25 staff in a unique and complex operating environment, working cooperatively within the community and with partner agencies.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously, prioritising and managing tasks to meet conflicting deadlines, within a fast paced, high pressure environment. They will have a high level of political astuteness and an ability to inform strategic thinking.

 

They will have excellent leadership skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively engage with First Nations people individually and in group settings.

Our ideal candidate will be a highly effective communicator with an ability to build and sustain relationships and manage teams, including monitoring workloads and providing guidance and support. They will possess high-ethical standards and maintain confidentiality and discretion within an operational environment.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • Have a people centred leadership focused capability, coupled with sound people management practices
  • Strive for professional excellence to achieve outcomes, build staff capability, nurture talent and lead change
  • Have excellent stakeholder engagement and advocacy capability that highlights your cross-cultural competence relevant to the Torres Strait
  • Collaborate to achieve collective goals, think strategically, engage with risk, innovate and hold yourself and others to account.

 

Additional information

 

Some positions within the Australian Border Force require the occupant to meet Border Force Officer essential qualifications. If successful, candidates are required to:

  • Attain and maintain relevant medical, fitness and psychometric standards
  • Swear an oath or make an affirmation
  • Actively participate in career management (postings and deployments)
  • Be uniformed (unless business attire is required)
  • Obtain and maintain a valid Australian drivers licence
  • Obtain and maintain essential and role-specific qualifications.
  • Participate in career management.

You may need to:

  • Deploy at short notice
  • Acquire a Working with Children Check
  • Complete Operational Safety training and use personal defence equipment
  • Work outside of business hours, including weekends.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 26/06/2025 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 – 138294 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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