• Job Description

  Req#: 134746

  Job Req ID

  Home Affairs - 134746

  Location

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

  Classification

  APS Level 5 - $80,748.00 and $87,572.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

  Employment Type

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

  Flexible work

  Flexible arrangements available

  Contact Officer

  Melinda Langely email - MELINDA.LANGLEY@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 17 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

  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 mentoring intelligence staff in an intelligence environment
  • Commitment to ongoing, role-specific subject matter expertise
  • Disciplined and analytical with logical and lateral critical reasoning
  • Personal integrity, discretion and strength of conviction
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing intelligence priorities
  • Ability to perform well under pressure
  • Evidence-based decision making with attention to accuracy
  • Self-aware of own strengths and weaknesses
  • Commitment to developing team capability.

  Duties and responsibilities

  • Problem-solving in the border continuum intelligence environment

  • Intelligence analysis using structured techniques including well-developed statistical, research and structured analytical methods

  • Use of analytical tools to visually depict border intelligence analysis and issues

  • Formal and informal intelligence briefings and presentations

  • Concise and accurate written intelligence products

  • Negotiate and influence border intelligence issues

  • Stakeholder and client identification, engagement and management to ensure intelligence activity meets the requirements of customers, and considers the input of relevant subject matter experts

  • Supervision, mentoring and coaching in an intelligence environment

  • Use of relevant IT and electronic/database systems to analyse and store data.

  Additional information

  Mandatory Requirements

  • The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting 1 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitabilty (ESC) instead of obtaining PV clearance. Some positions require a PV but not all.

  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

  • Sound understanding of the intelligence cycle and the National Intelligence Community (NIC)

  • Understanding of information disclosure and dissemination in accordance with Divisional/departmental policies.

  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 – 134746 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 Positive 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.

• 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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