Senior Border Force Officer - Immigration Compliance Group

Job Details

Job Req ID

ABF - 142115

Location

NT

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Classification

APS Level 5 - $88,834.00 and $96,829.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Mel Rokahr on 0401 374 292 or mel.rokahr@abf.gov.au

Office Arrangements

Onsite; Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 13/10/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill multiple vacancies

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

About our team

Immigration Compliance | Immigration Compliance Operations | Field Ops & Sponsor Monitoring | Field Operations North

Field Operations and Sponsor Monitoring (FOSM) branch brings together ABF's field compliance and sponsor monitoring functions into an enduring immigration integrity operational capability; safely and lawfully strengthening the integrity of Australia's migration system.

Through standing and responsive operations and regulatory activities, FOSM monitors and enforces immigration compliance with visa conditions, employer (and labour hire intermediary) obligations under the Migration Act 1958 when employing or referring migrant workers to work, and sponsorship of migrant workers under the employer sanctions framework.

Within a compliance continuum focused on prevention, compliance and enforcement addressing: (1) community protection (2) combatting migrant worker exploitation and (3) protecting the integrity of the migration system.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for confident self-starters who are motivated, flexible and resilient, demonstrate professionalism, and can exercise sound judgement in responding and giving effect to operational actions that are directly linked to upholding the integrity of Australia's migration program, whilst continuing to contribute to a safe, secure and prosperous Australia.

Duties and responsibilities

• Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance
• Under the direction of a supervisor; perform the role of delegate under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) in the exercise of statutory powers that enable you and your team to Detain non-citizens
• Communicate effectively in an operational environment
• Lead small field operation teams and warrant teams in the execution of enforcement activity
• Manage a caseload of persons of interest within the community and within the criminal justice system.

Additional information

• Ability to contribute to high performing teams, in a complex legislative environment, sometimes through high pressure situations, with changing priorities
• Ability to collaborate through strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in sensitive situations
• Ability to work outside standard hours, or provide 'on-call' services
• Ability to undertake domestic travel for long periods of time
• Ability to apply critical thinking to complex problems in compressed timeframes
• Demonstrated understanding of Command, Control and Coordination (C3) framework and operational planning
• Demonstrated proficiency, or the ability to develop proficiency, with Departmental systems supporting investigation management, intelligence and immigration functions, including:
  • CCMD, ICSE and CRIMS
• Some positions may be required to hold or obtain a Use of Force permit.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 13/10/2026 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 - 142115 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classifications you are applying to. It may also be useful to the Integrated Leadership System 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:

• 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.

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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.

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