GAZ - APS 4 - NSW/ACT - Leading Border Force Officer

About our opportunityThis process is being used to fill several 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 teamRegional Operations | Ac East | Trade & Travel East | VariousEast Command has responsibility for the operational delivery of the Australian Border Forces's mission to protect Australia's border through enabling legitimate trade and travel, as well as through enforcement activities in NSW and ACT.Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force Our ideal candidateWe are looking for individuals who can confidently lead a team and display resilience when responding to the changing priorities within East Command. In this role, you must display integrity and high ethical standards to ensure that your team exercise their legislated powers appropriately during high-risk operational environment. In addition, you must possess a forward-thinking approach to motivate your team to develop their skills to overcome challenges on complex cases and deliver high-quality results.An APS4 Leading Border Force Officer position within the region provides a unique and challenging opportunity for you to develop compliance, operational and administrative skills across a range of functions. At this level, Officers must be flexible and adaptable during high tempo situations, whilst also building positive working relationships with your team and external stakeholders.At the Australian Border Force (ABF), we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that is safe, inclusive, and respectful for all employees. It is expected that all officers make a commitment to personally model the behaviours that build the culture, trust and confidence we all need. Duties and responsibilitiesAn APS4 Leading Border Force Officer is accountable and responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of activities, which may include but are not limited to:Under general direction, perform and achieve a range of routine to moderately complex administrative support work within a fast-paced environmentPossess technical competencies to be able to support border enforcement activities such as search goods or people, conduct patrols or records of interviews and examine documentations or imported items to manage identified threats to Australia's borders.Builds and sustains positive relationship with a range of internal and external stakeholdersProvide advice regarding professional, technical and specialist skills required for the type of work being performed including application of legislationIdentify and escalate potential risks and recommend appropriate operational responses. This position requires the candidate to meet Border Force Officer essential qualifications including:Obtain and maintain essential and role-specific qualificationsSwear an oath or make an affirmation into the ABFMaintain dress and appearance standards according to the ABF uniform policyActively participate in career management (postings and deployments)Attain and maintain relevant medical, fitness and psychometric standardsObtain and maintain a valid driver's licence (preferable). In addition, the candidate may be required to meet the following qualifications dependent on the position:Obtain and maintain an ASIC passObtain and maintain a Port of Authority NSW passAbility to obtain and maintain a current UoF qualification. Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 13/02/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.As part of your application you will be required to prepare a 600 word response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this roleWhy you are interested in the role and what you can offer usAny 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 – 135558 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. EligibilityTo 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 inclusionThe 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

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025