Location: Darwin
The Australian Border Force (ABF), an operationally independent body within the Department of Home Affairs, is Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and Australia's customs service. The ABF delivers critical border protection and national security outcomes while facilitating the movement of people and goods across the border. The ABF's mission is to protect Australia's border and enable legitimate travel and trade.
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Our ideal candidate
- identify and respectfully challenge misaligned behaviours
- take ownership to deliver individual and team results
- take ownership of, and be accountable for, decisions and actions
- build and sustain collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders
- understand ABF, Department, Portfolio and government priorities
- communicate clearly and transparently and encourage the same of others
- identify and respond to tasks
- be diverse, agile and able to adapt to changing threats and priorities
- develop professional knowledge and skills to work across different tasks and projects
- display integrity, high ethical standards and maintain confidentiality and discretion within a high risk environment
- maintain professional boundaries and standards.
Duties and responsibilities
An APS6 Border Force Officer Supervisor in Remote and Marine is expected to attain and maintain the competencies, skills, knowledge and attributes of an APS6 Border Force Supervisor.
- supporting officers to manage performance and build capability, via mentoring, coaching and feedback
- contributing to the development of remote patrol plans, including sourcing provisions
- participation in a range of remote patrol activities - completing tasks and objectives as directed
- contributing to the planning of community engagement activities, including identification of required resources
- preparing and presenting briefing sessions to patrol members and other participants in remote patrols
- conducting community engagement activities including engagement with Indigenous Elders and members of communities to develop and maintain relationships
- collection of information in support of border protection and enforcement activities
- safe operation of a range of ABF assets, including 4WD vehicles, inshore vessels and navigational equipment to ensure the completion of patrol activities
- contributing to quality assurance activities.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 27/07/2025 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 – 138650 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
Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us