REGISTER - APS2 - WA - Casual and Non-Ongoing Assistant Border Force Officer 2025 / 2026

Job Req ID

ABF - 138379

Location

WA

Employment Type

Non Ongoing (Temporary) - Full-time / Part-time, Casual / Intermittent - Non-ongoing employment for a specified term may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend.

Classification

APS Level 2 - $59,520.00 and $66,115.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Chief of Staff WA at ABFWARecruitmentEnquiries@abf.gov.au

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 30 / 06 / 2026 at 11 : 59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill various positions as they become available.

About our team

Regional Operations | Ac West | Operations West | Various

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.

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

Our ideal candidate

The ABF is currently looking for flexible, adaptable and reliable people to undertake work on a casual basis at the APS2 classification. The skills we need include :

• Organised
• Strong Communicator
• Client Service capabilities
• Adapt to situations to successfully resolve conflict
• Emotional intelligence

Duties and responsibilities

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.

Additional information

In the ABF we are looking for Officers who can :

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30 / 06 / 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 :

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138379 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 :

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 :

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 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.