Senior 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$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 enforcement activities. Capable of maintaining security clearances and certifications necessary for working with vulnerable populations.

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Migration Act 1958 (Cth) ComplianceCaseload ManagementTeam LeadershipSecurity Clearance MaintenanceInvestigative Skills

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Hard Skills

Legislation InterpretationDesktop InvestigationsEnforcement Activity ExecutionVisa ManagementStatutory Powers Application

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicAdaptabilityProfessionalismDeterminationTeam Contribution

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Vetting (AGSVA)Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)Onboarding CheckWorking With Children/Vulnerable People CertificationUse of Force Permit

Industry Keywords

Immigration ComplianceMigrant-Worker SponsorshipLabour-Hire Intermediary ObligationsOperational TeamsComplex Legislative Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance
Conduct desktop investigations into non-compliance with the Migration Act
Manage a caseload of persons of interest within the community and criminal justice system
Under supervisor direction, exercise delegations and statutory powers to detain UNCs and grant, cancel or refuse visas
Lead small operational teams executing enforcement activity
Monitor and enforce immigration compliance with visa conditions, employer and labour-hire intermediary obligations, and migrant-worker sponsorship requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian citizenship required
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
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
Knowledge of, or ability to gain an understanding of, the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation/regulations
Strong work ethic, determination, adaptability and professionalism
Ability to contribute to and lead high-performing teams in a complex legislative environment and under pressure
CV and one-page applicant response document required
Applicant response must be in minimum 11pt font, MS Word or PDF, include full name and requisition number 142139 in the footer

Benefits

Comp & perks

15.4% superannuation
Flexible working conditions
Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated
Relocation assistance may be available to eligible APS employees
Attractive remuneration package
Paid professional development is not explicitly stated