Department Of Home Affairs | Border Force Supervisor - Customs And Tradecompliance Branch

Job Req ID: ABF -
Location: NSW; ACT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA
Employment Type: Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time
Classification: APS Level 6 - $90,199.00 and $103,770.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Contact Officer: Dylan Talaz Email: Office Arrangements
Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible; Hybrid - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
Applications Close: 15 / 01 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About Our Opportunity: This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.
Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; Overseas Post; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
About Our Team: DC National Operations | Customs Compliance Enforce & Target | Trusted Trader & Trade Compliance | NA
The Customs and Trade Compliance Branch supports the Australian Government's and the Australian Border Force's commitment to working in partnership with Australian industry to foster and facilitate trade, strengthen supply chain security, and detect illegal trade activity.
The Customs and Trade Compliance Branch: Leads and delivers national trade compliance efforts, and supports ABF and Home Affairs facilitation on trade.Develops and administers a framework of trust with trade industry partners, through education, compliance, and regulatory support.Supports streamlined ABF engagement with industry on operational matters.The Branch: Administers the Australian Trusted Trader program, which accredits importers, exporters and service providers that have demonstrated supply chain security and trade-compliant practices.Licenses depot and warehouse operators (including duty free operators) and customs brokers.Identifies and collects revenue shortfalls and addresses non-compliance with Customs and other legislation, including by encouraging voluntary compliance.Supports Australian industry, including through the National Trade Advice Centre that provides rulings and reviews on tariffs, valuations, and broader classifications.Administers the Tourist Refund Scheme that allows travellers leaving Australia to claim a refund on Goods and Services Tax and Wine Equalisation Tax paid on goods they take offshore with them.About the Customs Licensing Role: The Customs Licensing Supervisor (APS6) leads a team of officers to achieve critical regulatory outcomes.
The Customs Licensing Supervisor is responsible for supervising the processing and monitoring the lodgement of licensing applications for Depots, Warehouses, Non-Licensed Establishments and Fit and Proper Person Checks.
The Supervisor creates and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders and is responsible for administration and records management associated with their operational responsibilities.
The Department is looking for candidates who enjoy working in a dynamic regulatory environment and are committed to building an inclusive workplace and fostering a positive, energetic and supportive work culture.
To be successful in this role, you must be willing to engage with complex and sensitive information, be forward-leaning, and possess a collaborative mindset to deliver outcomes that are critical to maintaining the integrity of the Customs Licensing regime.
You are expected to be agile, self-driven, and resilient, and demonstrate active leadership qualities that empower a team to develop and succeed.
Duties and Responsibilities: Investigate referrals from other line areas on matters relating to supply chain integrity including Border Watch referrals.Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and guidance on licensing matters.Provide timely and accurate advice to industry and undertake or assist in the preparation or presentation of information.Supervise and provide training on the lodgement of licensing applications.Make legislatively delegated decisions within strict timeframes for applications, and review outcomes of adverse findings on licensing applications for Fit and Proper Persons.Additional Information: Ability to interpret legislation and to make effective decisions according to legislative and policy parameters.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to construct strong, defensible administrative decisions.Supervising and mentoring a team to build long term capability and deliver organisational objectives.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to establish productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.How to Apply: Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 15 / 01 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm (midnight) AEDT - Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application, you are required to prepare a two-page Statement of Claims (Applicant Response) providing specific examples demonstrating your skills, knowledge, experience and abilities that will contribute to our work at the APS6 level.
In line with the Department of Home Affairs Capability Development Framework (APS6 level), your response must address the following capabilities:
Contributes to strategic thinking.Displays personal drive and integrity.Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 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:
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.
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.
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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.
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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