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) to ensure immigration compliance, while effectively managing investigations and stakeholder relationships in high-pressure environments. Capable of conducting compliance operations and assessing risks associated with field deployments.

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Migration Act 1958 (Cth) KnowledgeCompliance Operations ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationWorking With Children/Vulnerable People CertificationBaseline Vetting (AGSVA) Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Investigative TechniquesField Deployment ManagementVisa Granting and RefusalStatutory Powers ApplicationRisk Matrices Utilization

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-CitizensStakeholder RelationshipsLegislative EnvironmentVisa Conditions Monitoring

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 administratively 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 risk matrices, tools, powers, and policy
Monitor and enforce compliance with visa conditions, employer obligations, and sponsorship requirements
Conduct and direct compliance operations and manage stakeholder relationships and joint operations

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, including high-pressure situations and 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
Successful candidate 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; in certain circumstances, an ESC may also be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working conditions
Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees required to relocate
Attractive remuneration package
On-call and shift work arrangements