• Job Description

  Req#: 129917

  Job Req ID

  ABF - 129917

  Location

  ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA

  Classification

  APS Level 3 - $61,915.00 and $71,136.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

  Employment Type

  Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

  Flexible work

  Onsite

  Contact Officer

  abfmu.recruitment@abf.gov.au

  Applications close on 13/11/2023 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

  About our opportunity

  This process is being used to fill up to 87 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

  About our team

  Maritime & Detention | Maritime Border Command | Marine Crew Rosters & Deployment | Maritime Deployments and Support

  Marine Deployments and Support Branch deploys sea-going marine Border Force Officers to Australian Border Force Cutters (ABFC) and Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Protector where they undertake a range of border enforcement activities throughout the Australian maritime Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This includes offshore maritime patrols and response, surveillance and deterrence activities that support civil maritime security operations and respond to identified Maritime Security Threats (MSTs) including:

  • Illegal Maritime Arrivals (IMAs)
  • Maritime Terrorism
  • Piracy, Robbery and Violence at Sea
  • Prohibited Imports and Exports
  • Exploitation of Natural Resources
  • Illegal activity in Protected Areas
  • Marine Pollution
  • Compromise to Bio-security.

  ABFC crew perform varied duties, which include boarding operations, bridge and engine room watch keeping, deck and engine room tasks and maintenance, meal preparation and vessel cleaning tasks. Officers maintain a capability to allow for re deployment within the fleet or general duties within ABF.

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

  Our ideal candidate

  Marine Deployments and Support is seeking applications from professionals who can respond positively to a challenging and high-pressure environment. The programme of the Branch is high profile, with added sensitivity due to the armed nature of the workforce, demanding a high level of training and qualifications as well as liaison with other agencies and ABF Commands.

  The work you will undertake entails spending substantial time away from home for extended periods usually up to 31 days but possibly up to 36 days, on a Fly In Fly Out roster. Marine Tactical Officers must also manage and be responsive to a range of requirements, including:

  • Be able to perform duties in the maritime environment including lengthy deployments on unstable platforms in uncertain and variable weather and sea conditions
  • Compatible with sharing facilities, when living within the close constraints of a vessel for an extended period of time
  • Be able to deploy for at least 31 days at a time with no opportunity to return to port or home
  • Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in response to allocated work, including assisting in the completion of work outside of assigned responsibilities.

  Deployment to vessels reflects the operational priorities of the ABF and rostering as determined by the relevant policies and procedures. Officers are expected to be flexible and agile in responding to rostering and deployment by the ABF.

  Depending on operational requirements and the circumstances of candidates, the Marine Unit permits domiciling in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin. Where a successful applicant is offered a position in a location that requires them to relocate, the ABF may meet fair and reasonable relocation costs.

  Marine Tactical Officer employment will be subject to the ABF Career Management and Posting Principles. Marine Tactical Officers are subject to postings consistent with that framework. Applicants are expected to complete appropriate training and deployment as a Border Enforcement Officer in other Commands in the ABF.

  Duties and responsibilities

  • Perform specialist maritime enforcement duties; enforcing and assisting in a range of activities responding primarily but not exclusively to the eight (8) identified Civil Maritime Security Threats.
  • Perform transportee management tasks including processing, welfare duties and security watches.
  • Perform general deck, engine room and ship's husbandry duties including food preparation and vessel hygiene duties.
  • Conduct lookout and helmsman watch keeping duties.
  • Perform all generic APS3 duties; including but not limited to boarding and searching vessels, seizing prohibited goods, apprehending and questioning suspects and making statements for prosecution briefs.

  Additional information

  Benefits

  Conditions of service will be commensurate with the Department of Home Affairs Workplace Determination 2019 (WD)

  • Remuneration as a Marine Tactical Officer will reflect an APS 3 base salary and allowances dependent on rostering and vessel being crewed
  • Amongst other allowances, on successful completion of the training program, marine seagoing officers currently attract a commuted seagoing allowance (CMA) of between 60-63% of base salary. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us

  Mandatory criteria

  Applicants must meet and maintain the following mandatory criteria to apply and be considered for Marine Tactical Officer vacancies. Failure to achieve and maintain the below criteria will affect your ability for an ongoing position in the ABF:

  • Completed Year 12 education, or Year 10 with a trade certificate or Year 10 with a Certificate IV and/or equivalent or relevant work
  • Ability to undertake and successfully complete the Enforcement Standard Medical Examination, Use of Force Functional Fitness Assessment Protocol, initial entry Swim and Fitness Assessment, psychometric testing as well as successfully complete the Use of Force training program and maintain the ABF 'Use of Force' Permit;
  • Ability to obtain and retain Certificate of Medical Fitness for Sea in accordance with Marine Orders Part 9 (Health Medical Fitness) and having due regard to the guidelines for Medical Inspectors of Seamen as set out by AMSA
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced First Aid Certificate
  • Ability to successfully complete the Marine Tactical Officer training program in its entirety.

  Highly Desirable

  • Currently a serving member or has been a serving member of the Australian Defence Force or an Australian Law Enforcement Agency in the past 24 months
  • Has experience in operational roles such as law enforcement, Defence or emergency services equivalent roles. Can be an active member of the defence reserves if not otherwise in a relevant employment stream
  • Experience and qualifications in a maritime environment - marine qualifications are especially desirable.

  How to apply

  You are not required to provide a written application for this role. Please submit your CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 13/11/2023 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

  Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online capability assessment. This could measure Cognitive Aptitude, Personality or, Emotional Intelligence.

  For more information about Criteria aptitude testing including tips on how to prepare please visit https://www.criteriacorp.com.au/candidates/how-to-prepare

  Eligibility

  To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

  The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

  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.

  Technical assistance

  Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us

  • Lodge an enquiry through the Support Connect Portal
  • Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

  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 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.

• About the company

  The Department of Home Affairs is the Australian Government interior ministry with responsibilities for national security, law enforcement, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural a...

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