REGISTER - APS2 - QLD - Casual Assistant Border Force Officer - 2024/2025Australian Department of Home Affairs – Cairns QLD
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Vacancies currently exist in Cairns and Townsville District Offices.
Casual Assistant Border Force Officers (ABFOs) are employed at APS Level 2 to work across fast-paced and high-volume working domains, to alleviate pressure on existing teams.
Casual ABFOs undertake a range of routine transactional and administrative operational support tasks.
Casual ABFOs predominately work in International Airports; however, they may undertake a variety of tasks across frontline operational work areas within the ABF including, but not limited to the following areas of deployment:
Cairns International AirportAir Cargo OperationsMaritime operationsContainer Examination FacilityRegional OperationsDistrict office Operations.These are frontline roles that 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.
Shift work may be required.
Our ideal candidateThe ABF is currently looking for flexible, adaptable, and reliable people to undertake work on a casual basis at the APS 2 classification.
You will receive appropriate training in order to undertake requisite functions, such as passenger clearances.
Training is currently around four (4) weeks in duration and is undertaken during business hours on a full-time basis.
Some practical components of the training may be conducted after hours and on weekends reflective of the international flight schedule.
Successful completion of training is a condition of employment.
The key duties of the position include:Duties and responsibilities Provide general administrative support including border clearing travellers, crew, and goodsWork collaboratively as an effective team member to achieve work area objectivesRepresent the ABF in frontline operational areas, dealing directly with members of the public including foreign travellersPerform duties in a fast-paced, high volume operating environmentBe flexible and adaptableCommunicate effectively with internal and external stakeholdersBasic computer skills are essential.Additional InformationMandatory Requirements:
Wear the ABF uniformAttain and maintain mandatory training requirementsEligibilityTo 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 an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
NotesThe Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits, and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department's website.
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.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, and people from other diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.
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