Permanent Transfer EL1 Section 26 Register - Immigration Group

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 138601

Location

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

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time / Part-time

Classification

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

Contact Officer

Immigration Workforce Coordination at immi.workforce.coord@homeaffairs.gov.au

Office Arrangements

Flexible; Hybrid  - 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

Please note, this register is only open to ongoing Australian Public Service employees at the EL1 classification. This register may be used to fill vacancies within the Immigration Group over the next 12 months.

About our team

Immigration Group is responsible for administering Australia’s Permanent and Temporary Migration Programs, people smuggling policy and implementation, and the Refugee and Humanitarian Program and Settlement Programs.

The Group delivers status resolution in detention and the community, and manages the Department’s client facing services and information services. It also provides policy advice on national impacts of migration, citizenship, people mobility, and delivers citizenship, social cohesion and multicultural programs.

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

Our ideal candidate

You must already be an EL1 in the Australian Public Service employed in an ongoing role to apply for this position.

Our ideal candidate will be a team player who enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

You must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm in stressful situations.

You must be able to positively contribute in a team environment, displaying integrity and high ethical standards. You must possess good judgement and pay careful attention to detail in order to make lawful decisions confidently, while undertaking analysis and drawing accurate conclusions based on evidence.

You must also work collaboratively with others in order to deliver efficient and accurate workplace outcomes. You must be competent with Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to quickly learn departmental IT systems, legislation and policy.

The Department of Home Affairs has offices located all over Australia, currently in :

• Parramatta, New South Wales
• Melbourne, Victoria
• Perth, Western Australia
• Adelaide, South Australia
• Hobart, Tasmania
• Brisbane, Queensland
• Belconnen or Civic in the Australian Capital Territory
• Darwin, Northern Territory

Duties and responsibilities

You must already be an EL1 in the Australian Public Service employed in an ongoing role to apply for this position. You will transfer at the EL1 from your current Department to the Department of Home Affairs, Immigration Group.

You will typically work in one of the following roles :

Service Delivery

Service Delivery roles operate under broad direction in support of Australia’s migration, humanitarian and citizenship programs. They are responsible for program implementation, aligned with departmental and government strategic priorities.

Service Delivery roles are responsible for managing teams and developing capability, and will often act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive cases.

Program Management

Program Managers manage and support the implementation, development, continuous improvement and coordination of one or more programs in line with departmental objectives, to support the delivery of a service. Officers assist with the interpretation of business outcomes and project goals, ensuring agreement or common understanding with stakeholders as appropriate.

Supporting the leadership of the day-to-day operations of the team to achieve assigned outcomes and priorities is a key function of a program manager. They may also assist with cost benefit analysis, budgeting, risk, planning and resource management. Program Managers establish, manage and grow productive working relationships through day-today engagement with the program network, including responding to internal and external complex enquiries and requests and providing advice to colleagues and other staff to assist with business improvement.

Administration Officer

Administration Officers provide complex administrative support to their teams. They work in accordance with control and accountability frameworks underpinned by policies, instructions and delegations for corporate and internal services. Officers in this job role may perform a range of finance, human resource, information technology and corporate activities.

Administrative Officers establish and maintain effective working relationships and networks, providing specialist advice and support. They understand business objectives and strategic direction and are committed to providing exceptional client services.

Policy Officer

Policy Officers develop and implement evidence-based policies that support delivery of the Government’s agenda across all areas of Immigration policy. Policy Officers are responsible for identifying, developing and implementing policy solutions based on research and evidence by undertaking complex research and analysis, identifying trends, and interpreting and amending legislation.

Often the policy design process is completed within tight timeframes, this dynamic environment requires policy officers to be agile and responsive.

Compliance and Regulation

Compliance Officers contribute to migration program integrity through proactive identification, management and resolution of clients’ immigration status whilst reducing the risk of physical, economic and social harm to the Australian community. Compliance Officers leverage all opportunities for clear, consistent messaging to progress status resolution outcomes.

They use a range of tools and services to ensure cases progress to a status resolution outcome in a lawful, timely and appropriate manner.

Additional information

You are only eligible to apply for a permanent Section 26 transfer if you are a current ongoing EL1 employee with a Commonwealth government agency (not including Department of Home Affairs).

If you are not a current ongoing EL1 employee with a Commonwealth government agency, you will be automatically disqualified.

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) 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 including specific examples outlining how your experience, skills and qualifications make you a good fit for the Immigration Group.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138601 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.

You must already be an EL1 in the Australian Public Service employed in an ongoing role to apply for this position.

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

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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.