Job Req ID

ABF - 130518

Location

NSW

Classification

APS Level 2 - $56,774.00 and $63,695.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Flexible work

Onsite

Contact Officer

BFORT@abf.gov.au

Applications close on 01/04/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

***Please note the closing date has been extended from Monday 1 April 2024 to the new closing date of Monday 8 April 2024***

About our opportunity:

This process is being used to fill up to 50 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

AM Indigenous - The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

**If you are not of First Nations heritage, please apply through GAZ - APS2 - NSW- Border Force Officer Recruit (BFORT) - Generalist - JR 130517.**

About our team:

Strategy & Capability | ABF Workforce | ABF College | Foundation and Ports Faculty

The Border Force Officer Recruit Training (BFORT) program aims to provide the Australian Border Force (ABF) with an operational law enforcement focussed workforce, which is trained and equipped to undertake functions across the entire border continuum. Operating under a command and control model, the mission of the ABF is to protect Australia's border and enable legitimate travel and trade. The program equips BFORT recruits with skills and knowledge to enable them to be disciplined, multi-skilled, team oriented, mobile and deployable to the operational needs of the ABF.

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

Our ideal candidate:

The ABF are seeking individuals who can demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Maintain exemplary grooming and appearance standards in line with the ABF Uniform Dress and Appearance Standards Policy
• Undertake research that utilises critical thinking skills to analyse issues and to develop reasoned conclusions to apply findings
• Complete tasks within set timeframes, monitor own progress and seek feedback on results
• Facilitate positive interactions with clients, peers and stakeholders to achieve results by being respectful of differences in culture, language, gender and religion
• Display integrity while demonstrating sound judgement and decision making.

Duties and responsibilities:

The Border Force Officer Recruit Trainee (BFORT) will be required to:

• Be reliable in committing to undertake full-time training/work in an ongoing capacity and understand the 12 month training program involves passing challenging examinations

• Demonstrate personal accountability when preparing for exams that test competency retention which contributes to graduation as a BFORT

• Maintain exemplary grooming and understand the ABF's public image is a critical component of our identity, brand and reputation as a professional law enforcement agency

• Attend classroom training in a range of locations, on the job training and education in a series of work placements in office hours and shift-work environments, including weekend, public holiday periods and night shifts

• Work with teams collaboratively in a dynamic border protection environments processing passengers at air and sea ports, including interacting with and questioning travellers/detainees and other persons of diverse backgrounds

• Use technology, equipment and vehicles, x-ray machines, electronic substance and trace detection testing equipment tools, examination of cargo, mail, baggage, driving official vehicles and embarking and disembarking vessels at berths and at sea.

Additional information:

These roles "may" require:

• Interstate travel
• Varied hours of work including weekends, public holidays, Christmas holiday period and shift work
• Travelling to and from different locations by all modes of transport
• Working in challenging environmental conditions, including remote areas.

Mandatory requirements are required under legislation or policy and include:

• Full vaccination, including a booster shot
• A minimum of Baseline (Protected) level security clearance
• Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
• Use of Force (medical and fitness)
• Recruits must successfully complete all elements of the training and probationary requirements.

Evidence of heritage

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

A confirmation must stipulate that a person:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• is accepted as such by the community in which they live, or formerly lived.

Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage can be provided by a wide range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and bodies, and commonly include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Councils;
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations can be incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, the Corporations Act 2001, or other states and territory legislation);
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical services.

How to apply:

Please upload your CV into the provided fields - the CV field and Applicant Reponse field, in Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 01/04/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application successfully, please upload into the provided fields:

• a copy of your CV to the CV field

• a copy of your CV to the Applicant Response field

• details of two referees

• ensure your full name and the Requisition Number – 130518 is included on your CV.

The Selection process for this role will be conducted as below:

Stage One Assessment - Candidates will be invited to complete an online capability assessment and if the minimum selection requirements are met will progress to the next stage.

Stage Two Assessment - Candidates will be invited to complete an online interview with work sample test.

Prior to appying to this role 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.

**If you are not of First Nations heritage, please apply through GAZ - APS2 - NSW- Border Force Officer Recruit (BFORT) - Generalist - JR 130517.**

Eligibility:

To 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 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 are encouraged to apply.

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.