Assistant Director - Australian Border Force Intelligence

Job Req ID

ABF - 140567

Location

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

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $115,443.00 and $134,865.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Kristine on 0466 013 190

Office Arrangements

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

Applications close on 02 / 12 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 3 immediate positions.

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 ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About our team

National Operations | Targeting & Intelligence Operations | ABF Intelligence

The Australian Border Force (ABF) Intelligence Branch provides the ABF with insights into the threat environment as it relates to the border continuum, enabling our operational teams pre, at and post border to address risk and posture in response to the movement of illicit goods and people over the border. We operate with a clear responsibility to provide operational insights ensuring intelligence is fully integrated into the ABF operations. This strengthens the overall effectiveness of delivering a single unified vision of Intelligence across the ABF.

This recruitment will seek to fill a number of existing and expected vacancies across ABF Intelligence branch including :

• Regional Intelligence Teams
• National Disruption Group (Illicit Tobacco and Vapes)
• Tobacco and Vapes Intelligence
• Financial Intelligence.

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

Our ideal candidate

Duties and responsibilities

Additional information

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 02 / 12 / 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 :

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 140567 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 :

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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