Job Req ID
ABF - 130559
Location
WA
Classification
APS Level 2 - $56,774 and $63,695 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type
Casual/Intermittent
Vacancy Duration
30 JUN 2025
Flexible work
Onsite
Contact Officer
Chief of Staff WA at [email protected]
Applications close on 30/06/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our opportunity
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.
Non-ongoing or temporary employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent/irregular (casual) basis depending on business needs and requirements.
Non-ongoing employment for a specified term may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend for a further 6 months, for a total maximum period of 18 months.
About our team
Regional Operations | West | Operations West
The ABF works collaboratively across the Home Affairs Portfolio and with domestic and international partners to identify, deter, disrupt, detect and manage border risks.
Irregular and Intermittent Employees (IIEs/Casual) are employed with the ABF at the APS2 classification and assist frontline operational teams to meet peaks associated with the movement of people and goods across the border. IIEs are predominantly required to work at international airports to alleviate pressure on existing teams during periods of increased flight departures and arrivals. They are also utilised to work in teams dealing Maritime, Air Cargo as well as general administration areas. The work undertaken is mainly outside of standard business hours.
What you’ll do
Officers will:
- Provide basic administration support under guidance
- Operate basic information technology systems
- Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships/partnerships
- Work as part of a team.
These roles are frontline roles which require officers to wear the ABF uniform and represent the ABF professionally in the public domain. Officers must be capable of interacting with members of the community and foreign visitors.
Skills and capability we need
The ABF is currently looking for flexible, adaptable and reliable people to undertake work on a casual basis at the APS 2 classification.
Skills we need:
- Organised
- Strong Communicator
- Client Service capabilities
- Adapt to situations to successfully resolve conflict
- Emotional intelligence.
What you’ll gain from the experience
- Positive and collaborative team culture
- Flexible work
- Increased administration, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills
- Job satisfaction as you work across teams that directly impact the core functions of Operations West and more broadly the whole of the ABF.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/06/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) 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 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 – 130559 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 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: [email protected]
- 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.
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