Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 134754

Location

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

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements available

Contact Officer

Peter D'alton Email PETER.D'ALTON@HOMEAFFAIRS.GOV.AU

Applications close on 03/10/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill up to 3 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

About our team

Immigration | GM Immigration Compliance Intelligence | Immigration Compliance Intelligence | Various

Immigration Compliance Intelligence Branch

The Department of Home Affairs Immigration Group is an exciting and interesting place to work. Immigration Compliance Intelligence Branch, within Immigration Group, provides intelligence and collection services that support the delivery of Australia's immigration, citizenship, and border programs.

Our Branch has five teams:

• The Border Watch program collects, triages, assesses and refers border related allegations to risk owners across the Department and ABF

• The Character Intelligence section conducts intelligence analysis focused on people who present a threat to Australia's migration system

• The Compliance, Liaison and Engagement section works with partners to manage complex and sensitive cases on migration, traveller and customs matters

• Immigration Compliance and Enforcement Intelligence section delivers, integrated, direct intelligence support to the ABF and the Australian Taxation Office

• Operation AEGIS Intelligence supports joint ABF and Australian Federal Police operations in response to the recent High Court judgement on immigration detention.

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

Our ideal candidate

• Demonstrated experience as an intelligence analyst and leading teams in an Intelligence environment

• Disciplined and analytical with logical and lateral critical reasoning

• Flexible and able to adapt to changing intelligence priorities

• Ability to perform well under pressure

• Personal integrity, discretion and strength of conviction.

• Commitment to ongoing, role-specific subject matter expertise
• Evidence-based decision making with attention to accuracy
• Self-aware of own strengths and weaknesses
• Commitment to developing team capability.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage or coordinate the allocation and prioritisation of intelligence capability in keeping with intelligence production requirements and resource capacities.

• Oversee the development of highly complex or sensitive intelligence products that support valid and reliable assessments of a wide range of threats to Australia's migration system.

• Engage with senior level stakeholders across national and international intelligence and law enforcement agencies to foster greater collaboration, leverage partner capabilities, and ensure flow of mission critical information.

• Manage intelligence collection activities to ensure compliance with legislated and jurisdictional laws, policies, guidelines and standards.

• Provide high level analytical advice and support to operational teams or partner agencies regarding complex investigation/intelligence scenarios.

Additional information

Mandatory Requirements

• Intelligence Analysts require a minimum of a Baseline (Protected) security clearance. They need to gain a Negative Vetting 1 clearance soon after upon assumption of duties and many will require higher clearances dependent upon their actual position, up to and including Positive Vetting.

• Demonstrated experience as an intelligence analyst and leading teams in an Intelligence environment.

Knowledge of the following would be beneficial:

• Relevant legislation, including:

  • Migration Act 1958

  • Australian Citizenship Act 2007

  • Customs Act 1901

  • Australian Border Force Act 2015

  • Privacy Act 1988

• Intelligence systems and their functions

• Intelligence tradecraft

• Advanced knowledge of information technologies, data interrogation, research capabilities and threat assessment methodologies

• Advanced understanding of the intelligence cycle and the National Intelligence Community, including the mandate and responsibilities of other intelligence agencies.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 03/10/2024 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 – 134754 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 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 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:

• 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.