Senior Border Force Officer – Immigration Compliance

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$88,834 - A$96,829 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 caseloads and leading operational teams in high-pressure environments. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and communication, with a strong ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in complex situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Migration Act 1958 (Cth) ComplianceStakeholder EngagementCommand, Control and Coordination (C3) FrameworkCritical ThinkingOperational Planning

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Visa-Condition Compliance MonitoringDetention of Non-CitizensCase ManagementRegulatory ActivitiesUse of Force Permit

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSound JudgmentTeam CollaborationHigh-Pressure Decision Making

Tools & Technologies

CCMDICSECRIMS

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) Security ClearanceEmployment Suitability Clearance (ESC)Onboarding Check

Industry Keywords

Immigration ComplianceMigrant-Worker SponsorshipField OperationsEnforcement Activity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance
Perform, under supervisor direction, the role of delegate under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth)
Exercise statutory powers enabling the officer and team to detain non-citizens
Communicate effectively in an operational environment
Lead small field operation and warrant teams during enforcement activity
Manage a caseload of persons of interest in the community and criminal justice system
Monitor and enforce visa-condition compliance, employer and labour-hire intermediary obligations, and migrant-worker sponsorship requirements
Undertake standing and responsive operations and regulatory activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian citizenship
Ability to 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 some circumstances, an ESC may be required instead or additionally
Ability to work outside standard hours or provide on-call services
Ability to undertake domestic travel for long periods
Ability to contribute to high-performing teams in a complex legislative environment and high-pressure situations
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement in sensitive situations
Ability to apply critical thinking to complex problems in compressed timeframes
Demonstrated understanding of Command, Control and Coordination (C3) framework and operational planning
Demonstrated proficiency, or ability to develop proficiency, with CCMD, ICSE and CRIMS
Some positions may require holding or obtaining a Use of Force permit
Submit CV and one-page applicant response document in MS Word or PDF format, minimum 11pt font

Benefits

Comp & perks

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working arrangements negotiable in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements
Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees required to relocate
Attractive remuneration package
Flexible working conditions
Paid part-time salary pro-rata