Leading Border Force Officer - Immigration Compliance Operations
Job Details
Job Req ID
Home Affairs - 142130
Location
SA
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Classification
APS Level 4 - $79,476.00 and $86,246.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Contact Officer
Alex Hales on alex.hales@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 13/10/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted. |
About our opportunity
This process is being used to fill multiple vacancies
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 SA; ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; TAS; VIC; WA.
About our team
Immigration Compliance | Immigration Compliance Operations | Field Ops & Sponsor Monitoring
Field Operations and Sponsor Monitoring (FOSM) branch brings together ABF's field compliance and sponsor monitoring functions into an enduring immigration integrity operational capability; safely and lawfully strengthening the integrity of Australia's migration system.
Field Operations Leading Border Force Officers conduct enforcement action to prevent, detect, deter and enforce breaches of migration law. They locate and detain UNCs who are identified as a risk to the safety of the community or who pose a threat to the integrity of Australia's visa system. They promote employer compliance with their obligations under the Migration Act through employer awareness visits and targeted compliance activities.”
Through standing and responsive operations and regulatory activities, FOSM monitors and enforces immigration compliance with visa conditions, employer (and labourhire intermediary) obligations under the Migration Act 1958 when employing or referring migrant workers to work, and sponsorship of migrant workers under the employer sanctions framework.
Within a compliance continuum focused on prevention, compliance and enforcement addressing: (1)community protection (2) combatting migrant worker exploitation and (3) protecting the integrity of the migration system.
Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.
Our ideal candidate
- Has an analytical and inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Is enthusiastic, proactive and forward thinking in their approach to work
- Is a highly effective communicator and possesses the ability to exercise sound judgement, make timely decisions and posses strong interpersonal skills in working as part of a team with a wide range of stakeholders
- Knowledge of, or the ability to gain an understanding of, the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation/regulations
- Has strong work ethic and high degree of determination, adaptability and professionalism
- Ability to contribute to high performing teams, in a complex legislative environment, sometimes through high pressure situations, with changing priorities
Duties and responsibilities
- Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance
- Conduct investigations and activities to locate, engage, grant bridging visa or detain unlawful non-citizens (UNCs)
- Manage the referral of UNCs located in the prison and remand systems, including the administrative preparations for and deployment to correctional centres and similar locations to engage with the UNC
- Under the direction of a supervisor, exercise delegations and statutory powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to detain UNCs and grant, cancel or refuse visas
- Assess and mitigate risk associated with field deployments utilising a risk matrix and various tools, powers and policy.
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 standardsSwear an oath or make an affirmation
- Actively participate in career management (postings and deployments)
- Be uniformed
- Obtain and maintain a valid Australian drivers licence
- Obtain and maintain essential and role-specific qualifications.
- Work outside standard hours, undertake regional and interstate travel, or provide on-call services.
- Ability to undertake domestic travel for training or other reasons for 1 month+ at a time
- Some positions may be required to hold or obtain a Use of Force permit.
Mandatory requirements
- Obtain and maintain Working With Children Check, and/or vulnerable persons check as applicable
- Obtain and maintain First Aid Certificate.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 13/10/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT - 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
In your examples please address the below capabilities:
- Strategic Thinking
- Achieves Results
- Supports Productive Working Relationships
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 142130 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classifications you are applying to. It may also be useful to the Integrated Leadership System 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.
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