Locations: ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA; NT

Employment Type: Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Contact Officer: [email protected]

Applications close on 30/4/25 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

We are creating a merit pool at the APS5 level across all states and territories in Australia to fill existing and upcoming vacancies in multiple areas throughout the Immigration Group. We are seeking candidates with a passion for public service, and a commitment to integrity.

About our team

Immigration Group (The Group) is responsible for administering Australia's Permanent and Temporary Migration Programs, people smuggling policy and implementation, and the Refugee and Humanitarian Program and Settlement Programs. The Group delivers status resolution in detention and the community and manages the Department's client facing services and information services. It also provides policy advice on national impacts of migration, citizenship, people mobility, and delivers citizenship, social cohesion and multicultural programs. Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

Please ensure you have read the Candidate Information Pack, which includes the full details of the opportunity, job roles, eligibility and how to apply.

Our ideal candidates will have a broad skill set that allows them to work under limited supervision while assisting with leading the day-to-day activities, operations and programs.

Our ideal candidates are:

• Strong communicators: Confident in written and verbal communication, adept at engaging diverse audiences, and skilled in presenting complex information clearly and concisely.

• Leaders and managers: Experienced in managing teams, developing capacities, and streamlining workflows to achieve impactful results.

• Analytical and decisive: Able to show initiative, exercise sound judgment, and handle complex decisions with independence and integrity.

• Skilled Stakeholder Managers: Competent in engaging with stakeholders to foster cooperation, identify opportunities, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

• Detail oriented and organised: Capable of assessing intricate information, maintaining meticulous records, and managing tasks efficiently and autonomously.

• Empathetic and resilient: Sensitive to the significance of Australia's Immigration program, bringing compassion and professionalism.

We value transferable skills, including policy experience, team leadership, complex decision-making, legislative interpretation, and community protection. Prior government experience is not required

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

For further information please see Candidate Information Pack and https://jobs.homeaffairs.gov.au/job-invite/137654/