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Senior Border Force Officer - Illicit Tobacco Taskforce

Job Req ID

ABF - 139776

 

Location

ACT; NSW; QLD; VIC 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

APS Level 5 - $84,228.00 and $91,809.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Matthew Puntoriero on 0435 387 832 or matthew.puntoriero@abf.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

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

Applications close on 30/09/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 7 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 Operations | Customs Compliance Enforce & Target | Illicit Tobacco & Vape Enforcement | Illicit Tobacco Taskforce

 

The Illicit Tobacco Taskforce (ITTF) was established on 1 July 2018. The Taskforce is responsible for the protection of Commonwealth revenue through proactive investigation, targeting, and disruption of serious actors and organised crime syndicates involved in the illicit tobacco trade, including disrupting their global supply chains.


We are an Australian Border Force (ABF)-led Taskforce that draws on the expertise and advanced capabilities of the ABF, the Department of Home Affairs, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP).


Specifically, the ABF ITTF includes a Strategy, Coordination, Research and Reporting Team as well as Operational Jurisdictional Strike Teams of ABF Investigators targeting the importation of illicit tobacco by identified Priority Illicit Tobacco Networks.


The current footprint of the ABF ITTF includes officers based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

We are looking for confident, adaptable candidates who excel in high-tempo operational environments and can quickly learn and apply new skills. You will work alongside investigators to disrupt and prosecute serious organised crime networks engaged in illicit tobacco activities.

 

You will bring:

 

  • A strong work ethic, professional integrity, and high emotional intelligence
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to work under limited direction in a small, high-performing team
  • A willingness to contribute across multiple work streams within the Section and Branch
  • Previous operational experience in core ABF functions such as Cargo, Supply Chain, Maritime, or Field Operations (or similar)
  • Knowledge and experience with Intelligence or cargo related systems.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

As a Senior Border Force Officer in the ITTF, you will:

 

  • Support investigations and enforcement activities aimed at disrupting the flow of illicit tobacco into Australia
  • Analyse persons of interest, cargo, and supply chains, and operationalise responses to mitigate risk and address potential offences
  • Apply relevant legislation and policy to investigative planning, compliance, and project delivery
  • Deliver accurate, high-quality information to ABF stakeholders and partner agencies in line with information-sharing protocols
  • Stay informed about new and emerging intelligence products, and monitor current trends, risks, and threats
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement and intelligence partners
  • Ability to travel domestically.

 

Additional Information

 

To be eligible, you must meet the requirements for a Border Force Officer, including:

 

  • Maintaining relevant medical, fitness, and psychometric standards
  • Making an oath or affirmation to uphold integrity, honesty, and the trust placed in you
  • Actively participating in career management, including postings and deployments
  • Regular domestic travel may be required, sometimes at short notice
  • You may need to obtain and maintain a Use of Force qualification.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/09/2025 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 – 139776 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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