Permanent Transfer APS3 - Section 26 Register - Immigration Officer

Australian Department of Home Affairs – Melbourne VIC

Immigration 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

You must be an ongoing APS3 employee in the Australian Public Service who is not currently employed by the Department of Home Affairs to apply.

- 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 have the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm in stressful situations
- You must be able to positively contribute to a team environment, displaying integrity and high ethical standards
- You must possess good judgement and pay careful attention to detail in order to make lawful decisions confidently, while undertaking analysis and drawing accurate conclusions based on evidence
- You must also work collaboratively with others in order to deliver efficient and accurate workplace outcomes
- You must be competent with Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to quickly learn departmental IT systems, legislation and policy.





The Department of Home Affairs has offices located all over Australia, currently in:

- Parramatta, New South Wales
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Perth, Western Australia
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Darwin, Northern Territory

About our team

Immigration 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

Our ideal candidate

You must be an ongoing APS3 employee in the Australian Public Service who is not currently employed by the Department of Home Affairs to apply.

- 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 have the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm in stressful situations
- You must be able to positively contribute to a team setting,



displaying integrity and high ethical standards
- You must possess good judgement and pay careful attention to detail in order to make lawful decisions confidently, while undertaking analysis and drawing accurate conclusions based on evidence
- You must also work collaboratively with others in order to deliver efficient and accurate workplace outcomes
- You must be competent with Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to quickly learn departmental IT systems, legislation and policy.

The Department of Home Affairs has offices located all over Australia, currently in:

- Parramatta, New South Wales
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Perth, Western Australia
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory
- Darwin, Northern Territory

Additional information

- You must already be an APS3 in the Australian Public Service employed in an ongoing role not currently working with Home Affairs, to apply for this position
- Section 26 transfers facilitate mobility across the APS, promoting diversity of thinking and capability development. Depending on operational requirements, opportunities may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis
- You can withdraw your application from the register at any time.

Duties and responsibilities

APS3 Immigration Officers support the delivery of Australia's migration, humanitarian, compliance and citizenship programs by applying legislation, policy, procedures and operational frameworks to straightforward matters. Working under general supervision and direction, Officers gather and assess information, undertake resea

📌 Permanent Transfer (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Department Of Home Affairs
📍 Melbourne