About our team

Field Operations and Sponsor Monitoring (FOSM) branch brings together ABF's field compliance and sponsor monitoring functions into an enduring immigration integrity operational capability; safely and lawfully strengthening the integrity of Australia's migration system. Through standing and responsive operations and regulatory activities, FOSM monitors and enforces immigration compliance with visa conditions, employer (and labourhire intermediary) obligations under the Migration Act 1958 when employing or referring migrant workers to work, and sponsorship of migrant workers under the employer sanctions framework. Within a compliance continuum focused on prevention, compliance and enforcement addressing: (1) community protection (2) combatting migrant worker exploitation and (3) protecting the integrity of the migration system.

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Our ideal candidate

- Knowledge of, or the ability to gain an understanding of, the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation/regulations.
- Has strong work ethic and high degree of determination, adaptability and professionalism.
- Ability to contribute to high performing teams, in a complex legislative setting, sometimes through high pressure situations, with changing priorities

- Interpret and apply legislation and powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to support immigration compliance.
- Conduct investigations and activities to locate, engage and detain unlawful non-citizens (UNCs) who present a risk to the Australian Community.
- Manage the referral of UNCs located in the prison and remand systems, including the administrative preparations for and deployment to correctional centres and similar locations to engage with the UNC.
- Under the direction of a supervisor,



exercise delegations and statutory powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to detain UNCs and grant, cancel or refuse visas.
- Assess and mitigate risk associated with field deployments utilising a risk matrix and various tools, powers and policy.

Additional information

- 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.

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.

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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 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.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

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.

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