Job Req ID
Home Affairs-131481
Location
ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA
Classification
APS Level 6- $90,199.00 and $103,770.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time / Part-time
Contact Officer
Immigration Workforce Coordination on
Applications close on 30/06/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - late applications will not be accepted.
About our team
The Department of Home Affairs (The Department) is responsible for centrally coordinated strategy and policy leadership in relation to domestic national security arrangements, law enforcement, emergency management, counter-terrorism, social cohesion, the protection of our sovereignty, the integrity of our border and the resilience of our national infrastructure.
Immigration Group is responsible for administering Australia's permanent and temporary migration programs, people smuggling policy and implementation and refugee and humanitarian 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 and people mobility and delivers citizenship, social cohesion and multicultural programs.
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate will be a team player who enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
You must:
* Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work under pressure whilst remaining calm in stressful situations
* Be able to positively contribute in a team environment by displaying integrity and high ethical standards
* Display good judgement and pay careful attention to detail in order to make lawful decisions confidently whilst undertaking analysis and drawing accurate conclusions based on evidence
* Be capable of managing teams in a high-tempo environment with competing priorities and changing timeframes
* Work collaboratively with others in order to lead teams to deliver efficient and accurate workplace outcomes.
Duties and responsibilities
As an APS6 officer within the Immigration and Legal Groups you would typically work across the following categories:
* Managing or leading a team
* Assessment and decision making
* Writing policy or providing policy advice
* Managing programs or contracts
* Other enabling and supporting functions.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/06/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – late applications will not be accepted.
You are eligible to apply for a permanent Section 26 transfer if you are a current ongoing APS6 employee with a Commonwealth government agency.
To apply, upload a current CV and a one-page applicant response that includes specific examples that explain how your experience, skills and qualifications make you a good fit for the Immigration and Legal Groups.
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 an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
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.
Technical assistance
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
* Email:
* Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)
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.
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