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Supervisor - Marine and Aerial Asset Availability

Job Req ID

ABF - 140801

 

Location

ACT 

 

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

Mark Plumb on 02 5127 7722 or mark.plumb@abf.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

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

Applications close on 14/01/2026 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 ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

 

Strategy & Capability | Civil Maritime Capability | Civil Maritime Sustainment | Marine and Aerial Asset Availability

 

The Australian Border Force (ABF) is an operationally independent body under the Home Affairs Portfolio. The ABF is responsible for operational activity that supports the Australian Government's border protection, investigations, compliance, detention and enforcement functions. 


Within the ABF, Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch (CMSB) is responsible for the capability management and sustainment of a fleet of air and marine surveillance, patrol and response assets. Our capabilities include ocean going patrol boats, shallow water and coastal response vessels and contracted aircraft. The Branch provides command, operational and logistical services in support of ABF's operational objectives.  


CMSB operates in a complex, challenging and changing environment that is characterised by a continually high tempo of operations.


The Marine and Aerial Asset Availability provides operational oversight of planning, and performance monitoring of ABF's vessels and other civil maritime capabilities and is responsible for ensuring ABF's maritime surveillance assets are available for tasking by Maritime Border Command (MBC). 


This Section is the point of contact for any operational matters related to the ABF's civil maritime capability (including the ABF's fleet of vessels) and acts as the liaison point with a wide range of stakeholders, including MBC and the Australian Border Operations Centre (ABOC), in relation to asset availability in support of Civil Maritime Operations.

 

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

 

Our ideal candidate

 

The ABF is looking for officers interested in contributing to Australia's national security through delivery and sustainment of a fit-for-purpose civil maritime capability, including a fleet of ABF vessels and contracted aerial surveillance assets. 


Located in Canberra and reporting directly to the Inspector, Marine and Aerial Asset Availability. 


This position is responsible for:

 

  • Contributing to scheduling ABF's marine assets, including through development of the maritime Asset Availability Plan (AAP)
  • Liaising with key stakeholders such as MBC and the Australian Border Operations Centre (ABOC) to communicate changes to asset availability in a timely manner
  • Recording and reporting maritime patrol days, which is an important element of performance reporting. It also reviews post patrol reports to ensure that any items are addressed by the appropriate area and lessons learned contribute to continuous improvements
  • Demonstrating strong communication and engagement skills to work cooperatively with partners, stakeholders and senior executives
  • Enabling positive team culture and supporting the delivery of team objectives collegiately and collaboratively
  • Being able to quickly develop a working knowledge of maritime asset availability and reporting, and or demonstrate scheduling experience in a maritime, or equivalent sector
  • Bringing critical thinking and problem resolution skills to identify, understand and propose solutions to technical issues to ensure operational readiness and optimise the availability of assets.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

The Supervisor, Marine and Aerial Asset Availability will be responsible for:

 

  • Supporting the day-to-day operations of the ABF maritime surveillance assets
  • Supporting the availability of maritime assets within the Civil Maritime Capability Branch
  • Operational liaison with MBC and AMBOC on requirements for assets and resource availability noting performance targets as well as quick changes in operational direction
  • Develop reports and briefings on key maritime statistics including marine patrol days
  • Review and coordination of post patrol reports.

 

Additional information

 

Mandatory

 

  • Demonstrated ability to interrogate corporate reporting systems and Microsoft Excel.

 

Desirable


Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded: 

 

  • Understanding of ABF maritime surveillance and scheduling experience in a maritime or equivalent sector 
  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Understanding of the International Safety Management code (ISM code), ABF Vessel Management Plans and the Safety Management System.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 14/01/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

 

In addition to your CV, please prepare and submit a one-page Applicant Response, of no more than 500 words, 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 – 140801 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

 

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

 

 

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

 

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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