Senior Border Force Officer - Remote & Marine - Operation LUNAR

Job Description

Job Req ID ABF-135615 Location NT Employment Type Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time Classification APS Level 5 - $80,748.00 and $87,572.00 plus 15.4% super (part-time pro-rata) Contact Officer Matthew Langelaar on Email: Office Arrangements Onsite - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role. Applications close on 03/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted. ***Please note that the closing date for this role has been reduced from Thursday 13/02/2025 to Monday 03/02/2025*** About our opportunity This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in NT. About our team Regional Operations | National Operations | Coordination and Planning | Operation LUNAR The Australian Border Force (ABF) is Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and customs service. The ABF delivers critical border protection and national security outcomes while facilitating the movement of people and goods across the border. The ABF's mission is to protect Australia's border and enable legitimate travel and trade. Operation LUNAR - Response to increased Civil Maritime Security threats in the Northern Territory (NT). Operation LUNAR is a multi-agency operation, led by the ABF to target the increase in illegal foreign fishing vessels being detected in the NT. Operation LUNAR will establish an enhanced and enduring ABF posture in the Northern Territory using an intelligence-informed, phased approach that integrates the full suite of ABF capabilities. Our ideal candidate You will be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative, able to build trust and work collaboratively. Operation LUNAR is a dynamic and high-profile environment that reflects the diversity of the ABF. Working in Remote & Marine requires SBFOs to: demonstrate high levels of leadership live and promote our values and behaviours identify and respectfully challenge misaligned behaviours take ownership to deliver individual and team results build and sustain collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders communicate clearly and transparently be diverse, agile, and able to adapt to changing threats and priorities display integrity and maintain confidentiality and discretion within a high-risk environment Duties and responsibilities An APS5 Senior Border Force Officer (SBFO) in Operation LUNAR is expected to attain and maintain the competencies, skills, knowledge and attributes of an APS5 SBFO (General Duties). Remote and Marine officers undertake a range of duties that may include: supporting officers to manage performance and build capability contributing to the development of remote patrol plans participation in remote patrol activities conducting community engagement activities collection of information in support of border protection and enforcement activities safe operation of ABF assets Additional information All positions are based in Darwin, NT and require a physical presence. These are designated positions and will require you to meet all Border Force Officer essential qualifications. If successful for one of these positions, you will be required to: be operationally ready be a sworn officer work outside of business hours, including weekends participate in and be available for a restriction on-call roster complete Operational Safety Training work with high-risk and/or challenging clients How to apply Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system before the closing date on 03/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT – 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 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 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. Diversity and inclusion The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr