Office Arrangements

Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 27/07/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About our team

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The ABF College designs, develops and delivers both foundational and specialist training nationally for the ABF, to ensure officers are ready to conduct their duties across a range of operational domains. This training covers the entire gamut of modalities from face-to-face, immersive exercising and fully immersive VR applications.

The Future Technologies team is tasked to develop VR, PC, AR and MR (collectively XR) immersive and engaging training. The team seeking a new member to help develop high quality simulation training applications using industry standard games-based technologies.

The Future Technologies team is seeking to fill an Interactive Designer/Developer vacancy.

This role is critical to the development of immersive virtual training focussing on VR and PC-based development, with opportunities to learn and develop in a broader range of modalities. With this role the candidate will also be required to help develop immersive desktop training exercises in the Avalanche software suite.

The team use typical industry standard software and tools including: Unreal, Maya/Blender, Substance, Visual Studio, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, Avalanche etc.

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Our ideal candidate

The ABF College is looking for people who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment. With a focus on innovation and progression, our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our innovative training applications. Whilst working in the ABF College you will be exposed to current state-of-the-art technology as well as training resources that can enhance your professional development. The successful candidate will be a team player, a creative thinker and be self-driven.

Our ideal candidate should display a passion and aptitude for developing games, serious games, and/or simulation training using industry standard tools (particularly Unreal Engine). The ideal candidate will have strong creative and narrative design skills and the ability to help develop scripts and storyboards for various immersive modalities. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about making a real difference through innovative and creative use of games-based technology to enhance training outcomes. The candidate should have a sound understanding of project management methodologies and experience in delivering successful project outcomes.

Duties and responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will have a strong, demonstrated grasp of games development design processes/practices and of Unreal blueprints. This is an ideal position for an early to mid-career games designer seeking to develop skills in serious games and simulation training projects using games industry tools. Tasks and duties will include:

• Implementation of gameplay using Unreal engine and blueprints
• Understand and apply different design approaches across various output modalities (e.g. VR and PC-based)
• Script writing and narrative design
• Maintain and develop design documentation
• Contributing to the design of serious games and simulation training
• Engage and collaborate with a range of policy stakeholders
• Undertake research on current and emerging design principles, technology and applications
• Develop a sound understanding of learning approaches, methods and pedagogy as applied to immersive virtual simulation training
• Design and develop Avalanche desktop exercising scenarios under direction
• Maintain workplace standards, training, and APS values.

Additional information

Desirable Skills/knowledge:

• Diploma or Degree in a related field
• Excellent portfolio of work
• Experience with 3D art, animation and/or programming a bonus
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (e.g. Instructional Design).

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 27/07/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138790 in the document footer.

​​​​​​​Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

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

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

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Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.