Job Req ID
ABF - 134000
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 considered
Contact Officer
Scott Tozer 02 6275 6812
Applications close on 03/12/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our opportunity
This process is being used to fill up to 2 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.
About our team
DC National Operations | Operational Coordination & Planning | ABF International Ops & Coord | International Desks. Strategy, Coordination & Governance
Australian Border Force (ABF) International Strategy, Coordination and Governance
The ABF International Strategy, Coordination and Governance Section is responsible for servicing ABF International's governance structure through secretariat support and coordination, overseeing the prioritization and coordination of investments and effort and engagement with international multi-lateral forums such as the Border 5 and World Customs Organisation in accordance with ABFs International Strategy. The section works across ABF International to ensure the branch is governed, supported, coordinated, and strategically aligned. The team is also responsible for management and coordination of high level international visits, supporting the ABF Commissioner and their Deputies in delivering professional events and visit programs.
Region desks
ABF International Desk Officers provide support to ABF's offshore Counsellor and First Secretary network across the Pacific, Asia, Europe and North America. Desk officers provide direction to the work of Counsellors and First Secretary's, ensuring country and forward work plans are aligned with ABF's priorities and strategic objectives and that the agency is making best use of its offshore network. They provide strategic advice to the executive in prosecuting ABF interests in highly contested geostrategic regions across the globe. Desks work with other ABF business areas, Home Affairs, Whole of Government (WofG) and international agencies to ensure the ABF is well positioned to influence international border policy and operations and to deepen strategic relationships with priority partners. They leverage relationships to pursue opportunities and to defend our interests in respect to the Australian border. Desk officers require good representational, writing and communication skills, have effective stakeholder management skills and have well developed organisational skills.
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Our ideal candidate
* Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication.
* Ability to understand and communicate an agencies international strategic priorities and how to build relationships and align efforts with national and international partners.
* An understanding of the current global geostrategic environment and events and ability to communicate in written and verbal form the influence and impact on their agencies remit.
* Achieves results by identifying and aligning operational tasks and engagements with organisational strategic goals and their relationship to performance reporting.
* Ability to build and lead a collaborative team environment based on supportiveness, development, knowledge sharing and effective communication in line with the Australian Governments Respect@Work guidelines.
Duties and responsibilities
* Lead high performing teams to triage and assess requests for international assistance, incidents and operational plans and provide advice and response in line with ABF's International Strategy.
* Ensure quality briefings are drafted and provided across the ABF, Home Affairs and to relevant external stakeholders.
* Identify, analyse and manage emerging international risks and issues as they pertain to the border environment, providing support and communication to internal and external stakeholders.
* Represent and support ABF Senior Executives interests across a number of international forums and other Government departments, as well as Canberra-based foreign missions.
* Secretariat and support functions for various Senior Executive forums, ensuring ABF priorities and strategies are coordinated, aligned and tracked across each engagement. This includes the coordination of Senior Executive's offshore travel as well as high-profile visits to Australia, delivering appropriate visits and protocol responses.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 03/12/2024 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 – 134000 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:
* ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
* Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.
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)
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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 Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.
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.