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Supervisor College Coordination Unit

Job Req ID

ABF - 140112

 

Location

QLD; ACT; NSW; VIC; WA 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

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

 

Contact Officer

Jenni McGillivray - JENNIFER.MCGILLIVRAY@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 27/10/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (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 QLD; ACT; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

 

Strategy & Capability | Workforce Safety & Assurance | ABF College | College Coordination Unit

 

The College Coordination Unit (CCU) is responsible for a range of support functions within the ABF College. They provide a central point of contact and coordination for ABF College requests and coordination activities. CCU provides strategic support and assistance to the ABF College Commander and Superintendents by providing a national view of business support activities and issues through central coordination and consolidation of input from College faculties nationally.

 

The Coordination Unit has four streams - Business Triage and Coordination, Strategic Communication and Governance, Data and Analytics and Leadership and International.

 

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated APS 6 officer to join the College Coordination Unit. The position provides a unique and challenging opportunity you for to enhance your corporate, administration and support skills whilst gaining a holistic view of the ABF College.

 

The successful candidate will be assisting the Business Triage and Coordination team but will also have the opportunity to provide support to the Leadership and International team, therefore experienced leaders with a training background to assist in the development and delivery of the ABF Leadership foundations program are also encouraged to apply.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

Supervisors are highly experienced communicators and bring to the ABF College their operational knowledge and experience, and a desire to support the continuing development of the ABF workforce. They must have operational and/or administrative credibility and the ability to influence others by communicating effectively within a training environment. They collaborate with ABF officers at all levels across the College, and broader ABF, ensuring a collaborative and supportive approach is taken at all times to support consistent and high standard of operations across the organisation.

 

Our ideal candidate 

  • Will have exceptional leadership skills, including working in an environment of ongoing change and uncertainty, inspiring positivity, flexibility, and perseverance
  • Are committed to creating an inclusive and safe work environment
  • Strive for professional excellence to achieve outcomes, build staff capability, nurture talent and lead change
  • Will collaborate to achieve collective goals, think strategically, engage with risk, innovate and hold yourself and others to account
  • Display strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate complex ideas in a clear, concise, and logical manner
  • Have demonstrated ability to engage and work with diverse stakeholders across the portfolio
  • Develop and maintain excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships nationally and value diversity and differences of opinion.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

Your daily tasks will include;

  • Support complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing a conduit between the ABF College and business areas
  • Support the ABF College through management of simple and complex procurement processes, working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
  • Provide direct support to the broader College Coordination Unit, Superintendents and Commander when required.
  • Set responsibilities and day-to-day work priorities for a team
  • Investigate, research and analyse information pertaining to the ABF College
  • Support the ABF College in the development of high-quality submissions, correspondence, briefing papers and reports
  • Facilitate, develop and deliver leadership training across the ABF.

 

Additional information

 

  • Demonstrated ability in supporting staff to adapt and respond to new challenges in a changing environment
  • Certificate IV TAE or the willingness to work towards
  • Understanding of the Customs Act 1901 and Migration Act 1958 
  • Previous experience in training delivery for frontline operational roles
  • Experience in working in a support function to operational teams
  • Experience working in an operational role in a customs, immigration border or law enforcement agency
  • Experience with Departmental IT systems (HPE Records Manager, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint)

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 27/10/2025 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

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 140112 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

 

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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

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