Lead Border Force Officer – Immigration Compliance Operations

Australian Department of Home Affairs

. Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAustraliaSenior💰 A$79,476 - A$86,246 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in interpreting and applying the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation, with a strong focus on immigration compliance and risk assessment. Capable of managing complex field operations and engaging with unlawful non-citizens in high-pressure environments.

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Migration Act 1958 (Cth) KnowledgeRisk AssessmentField Deployment ManagementWorking With Children/Vulnerable People CertificationBaseline Vetting (AGSVA) Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Legislation InterpretationInvestigation TechniquesVisa Granting and RefusalDetention ProceduresRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicAdaptabilityProfessionalismTeam CollaborationAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Use of Force PermitEmployment Suitability Clearance (ESC)Onboarding Check

Industry Keywords

Immigration ComplianceUnlawful Non-CitizensCorrectional CentresHigh-Pressure SituationsDomestic Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance
Conduct investigations and activities to locate, engage, grant bridging visas to, or detain unlawful non-citizens
Manage referrals of unlawful non-citizens located in prison and remand systems
Prepare for and deploy to correctional centres and similar locations to engage with unlawful non-citizens
Under supervisor direction, exercise delegations and statutory powers to detain unlawful non-citizens and grant, cancel, or refuse visas
Assess and mitigate risks associated with field deployments using a risk matrix, tools, powers, and policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of, or ability to gain an understanding of, the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation/regulations
Strong work ethic and high degree of determination, adaptability and professionalism
Ability to contribute to high-performing teams in a complex legislative environment and high-pressure situations with changing priorities
Must be able to obtain working with children/vulnerable people certification
Ability to work outside standard hours, on shift work, or provide on-call services
Ability to undertake domestic travel for long periods of time
Some positions may be required to hold or obtain a Use of Force permit
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
ABF Workers must obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
Home Affairs Workers must obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check
An ESC may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working conditions
Flexible working arrangements negotiable under the Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees required to relocate