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Removal Officer (Senior Border Force Officer)

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent),Full-time / Part-time

Classification

APS Level 5- $88,834.00and$96,829.00plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Alex Murdoch on

Office Arrangements

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

Applications close on06/10/2026 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill8 immediate positions.
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 inACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA .

About our team

Immigration Compliance | Immigration Compliance Operations | Removal Operations | Various

The Removal Operations Branch delivers Australia's immigration removal program, coordinating the removal of unlawful non-citizens in accordance with the Migration Act 1958.

Our teams operate across Australia (New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia) and work closely with government, law enforcement and international partners to deliver operational outcomes. From frontline removals to complex case coordination, international engagement and program management, we provide a diverse and agile environment where your work makes a direct impact.

From frontline removals to complex case coordination, international engagement and program management, we provide a diverse and dynamic environment where your work makes a direct impact.

Our ideal candidates are proactive, adaptable, and results-focused. They will work effectively in dynamic environments, exercise sound judgement, and quickly develop expertise in the legislation and policies governing removal operations. APS5 Removal Officers plan and conduct removal operations, with moderate to high risk, including all involuntary removals, in accordance with established procedures, and in partnership with relevant internal and external agencies.



They work under limited supervision to conduct assessments to determine the status of unlawful non-citizens and requirements for their removal. They also support broader ABF and Departmental priorities, including whole-of-government responses to illegal foreign fishing and Operation Sovereign Borders.

Duties and responsibilities

- Interpret and apply legislation, policy, and powers to support immigration compliance including:

- Demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to apply, delegations and powers as appropriate
- Identify and use appropriate legislative powers to perform enforcement actions

- Plan moderate to high risk and moderate to complex removal activities such as:

- Engage with removees and brief them regarding the removal process, and their immigration pathway
- Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to obtain travel documents for removees, as required
- Identify viable removal pathways, airlines and transits whilst ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, removals policy, visa requirements and relevant border transit authorities

- Contribute to and conduct removal activities including:

- Participating in removal briefings for planned operations and oversee operations at airports
- Providing updates regarding the status of removal activities to relevant departmental stakeholders to inform operational awareness and situational reporting

- Lead removal teams
- Assess removal availability
- Assess removal referrals from relevant departmental business areas
- Conduct Detention Client Interviews (DCI) to obtain specific information regarding removee's to support removal planning
- Mentor and develop less experienced team members to enhance competence and proficiency
- Provide advice to support assessment of removal eligibility and the planning and conduct of removal activities.

Additional information

- A Minimum of Baseline (Protected) AGSVA security clearance, some positions may require a higher level of security clearance




- Attainment and maintenance of role-specific qualifications
- Occupants of the role may be required to:

- Work outside standard hours, on shift work, or provide 'on-call' services
- Represent the Department at external forums
- Hold a current Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
- Hold a current driver's licence
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold operational readiness qualifications.

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: recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

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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 , to read more click here . 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.

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

The Department of Home Affairs acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures and to their elders past, present and emerging.

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📌 Removal Officer (Senior Border Force Officer) (Canberra)
🏢 Home Affairs
📍 Canberra