Australian Department of Home Affairs – Melbourne VIC
12 days ago, from Department of Home Affairs
Regional Operations | Onshore Detention | Detention Operations | Various
Australian Border Force Detention Operations officers are responsible for the oversight and management of Australia's Immigration Detention Facilities (IDFs) and the security, safety, and welfare of detainees, contractors, visitors, and staff. They work closely with external service providers, government agencies, and stakeholders to deliver services to detainees and ensure the security and safety of detainees and all others within the facility.
Officers are responsible for a range of operational and administrative tasks including quality assurance and oversight of contracted service delivery. These tasks include audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. Officers work within high-risk, fast-paced environments and are required to respond to rapidly evolving situations and critical incidents to ensure the safety and security of the IDFs and the people within them.
Key Responsibilities
Effectively communicate, liaise, negotiate, and maintain collaborative relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate resilience and self-awareness, including knowledge of personal limitations and stress factors, working in a high-risk environment.
Be agile and flexible to new or evolving scenarios and changing priorities.
Display integrity and high ethical standards with a commitment to building an inclusive workplace while fostering a positive, energetic, and supportive work culture.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret and apply legislation, policy, and contractual obligations.
Command immigration detention operational activities.
Work safely in an immigration detention environment.
Manage an immigration detention facility.
How to Apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 03/11/2024 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 providing specific examples demonstrating your skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities that will contribute to our work while referring to the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) at the EL1 level:
Contributes to strategic thinking.
Achieves results.
Supports productive working relationships.
Drive and integrity.
Display personal drive and integrity.
Communicates with influence.
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MS Word or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 134424 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.
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. For more information visit:
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.
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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