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 adapting to high-pressure situations and contributing to high-performing teams within a complex legislative environment.

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Migration Act 1958 (Cth) KnowledgeCaseload ManagementTeam LeadershipCompliance MonitoringSecurity Clearance Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Legislation InterpretationDesktop InvestigationsStatutory Powers ExerciseVisa ManagementEnforcement Activity

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicAdaptabilityProfessionalismTeam ContributionHigh Pressure Situational Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Working With Children/Vulnerable People CertificationBaseline Vetting (AGSVA) Security ClearanceEmployment Suitability Clearance (ESC)Onboarding CheckUse of Force Permit

Industry Keywords

Immigration ComplianceVisa ConditionsEmployer ObligationsLabour-Hire Intermediary ObligationsMigrant-Worker Sponsorship

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 in 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 Citizen
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, sometimes through 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
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
Some positions may be required to hold or obtain a Use of Force permit
Submit a CV and one-page applicant response document in MS Word or PDF format, minimum 11pt font, including full name and Requisition Number 142135 in the footer

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
Superannuation benefits