Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 131890

Location

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

Classification

APS Level 3 - $64,392.00 and $73,981.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time / Part-time

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements available

Contact Officer

immi.workforce.coord@homeaffairs.gov.au

Applications close on 16/04/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

Immigration and Legal Groups are recruiting at the APS3 level across various states and territories in Australia. We seek candidates with a passion for public service and a commitment to integrity. This process is being used to fill various immediate vacancies. A merit pool will be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

About our team

Immigration and Legal Group | Various sections

Immigration Group is responsible for administering Australia’s permanent and temporary migration programs, people smuggling policy and implementation and refugee and humanitarian settlement programs. The group delivers status resolution in detention and the community and manages the Department’s client facing services and information services. It also provides policy advice on national impacts of migration, citizenship and people mobility and delivers citizenship, social cohesion and multicultural programs. The group also leads on implementing the government’s proposed policy shifts needed to reform the migration system.

Immigration Operations drives business reforms across the group by supporting greater collaboration across immigration policy and enabling functions with the capacity to coordinate whole-of-agency activities to ensure a coherent immigration agenda. The group also supports regional headquarters both onshore and offshore.

Legal Group is a trusted and independent legal advisor. The group provides confidential legal advice in a professional capacity to clients across a range of functions including litigation, legislation and advice work. The group also includes the Department’s information governance functions of privacy, freedom of information (FOI) and records management. Please note that this register does not include legal officer roles, which are undertaken separately.

Our ideal candidate

Ideal applicants are analytical thinkers with excellent problem-solving skills and unwavering attention to detail, adaptable to dynamic environments, and possess strong communication abilities. Your proactive approach, willingness to learn, and respect for confidentiality align with our commitment to uphold the highest standards in serving the Australian community.

Our ideal candidates are:

• Motivated and organised individuals who can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

• Effective communicators with excellent written and verbal skills

• Team members with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels

• Able to demonstrate good judgement and attention to detail

• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn departmental IT systems, legislation and policy.

Duties and responsibilities

Please refer to the Candidate Care Pack, which includes the full details of the opportunity, job roles, eligibility and how to apply.

How to apply

Submit your CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 16/04/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – Late applications will not be accepted.

Criteria Aptitude Testing

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

It is strongly encouraged that all potential candidates complete the following sample assessments to gain a clear understanding of the requirements:

• Aptitude
• Personality
• 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.

Successful candidates 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 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.