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Permanent Transfer APS6 Section 26 Register - Immigration Group

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 138600

 

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 

Employment Type

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

 

Classification

APS Level 6 - $94,563.00 and $107,713.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Immigration Workforce Coordination at immi.workforce.coord@homeaffairs.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

Flexible; Hybrid  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 30/06/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

Please note, this register is only open to ongoing Australian Public Service employees at the APS6 classification. This register may be used to fill vacancies within the Immigration Group over the next 12 months.

 

About our team


Immigration Group is responsible for administering Australia’s Permanent and Temporary Migration Programs, people smuggling policy and implementation, and the Refugee and Humanitarian Program and Settlement Programs.


The Group delivers status resolution in detention and the community, and manages the Department’s client facing services and information services. It also provides policy advice on national impacts of migration, citizenship, people mobility, and delivers citizenship, social cohesion and multicultural programs.

The Department of Home Affairs has offices located all over Australia, currently in:

  • Parramatta, New South Wales
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Perth, Western Australia
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • Hobart, Tasmania
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Belconnen or Civic in the Australian Capital Territory.
  • Darwin, Northern Territory

 

You must be able to physically attend an office listed above. If an opportunity arises for you to move to a role in another state, relocation costs will be at your own expense. 

 

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

 

 

Our ideal candidate

 

You must be employed as an ongoing Australian Public Service employee at the APS6 classification to apply.

 

Our ideal candidate will be a team player who enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving environment.


You must:

 

  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work under pressure whilst remaining calm in stressful situations
  • Be able to positively contribute in a team environment by displaying integrity and high ethical standards 
  • Display good judgement and pay careful attention to detail in order to make lawful decisions confidently whilst undertaking analysis and drawing accurate conclusions based on evidence
  • Be capable of managing teams in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities and changing timeframes
  • Work collaboratively with others in order to lead teams to deliver efficient and accurate workplace outcomes.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

As an APS6 officer within the Immigration Group you would typically work across the following categories:

 

  • Managing or leading a team
  • Assessment and decision making
  • Writing policy or providing policy advice
  • Managing programs or contracts
  • Other enabling and supporting functions.

 

 

Additional information

 

You are only eligible to apply for a permanent Section 26 transfer if you are a current ongoing APS6 employee with a Commonwealth government agency (not including Department of Home Affairs). If you are not a current ongoing APS6 employee with a Commonwealth government agency, you will be automatically disqualified.

 

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/06/2026 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 how your experience, skills and qualifications make you a good fit for the Immigration Group.

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138600 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.

 

You must be employed as an ongoing Australian Public Service employee at the APS6 classification to apply.

 

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:

 

 

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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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