Assistant Border Force Officer
Posted 11 Jul 2026
Advertised as “REGISTER - Casual and Non-Ongoing Assistant Border Force Officer 2025/2026”
Posted 11 Jul 2026
Advertised as “REGISTER - Casual and Non-Ongoing Assistant Border Force Officer 2025/2026”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | A$63,000 – A$68,500 / yr |
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No unique specialisation
Job Req ID
ABF - 139935
Location
NT
Employment Type
Non Ongoing (Temporary), Casual/Intermittent
Classification
APS Level 2 - $62,775.00 and $68,425.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Contact Officer
Sam Kansal on SAM.KANSAL1@ABF.GOV.AU
Office Arrangements
Onsite; Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
Applications close on 30/09/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
This process is being used to fill 10 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 in NT.
Regional Operations | South & West | Operations SA/NT | Chief of Staff
Irregular and Intermittent Employees (IIEs/Casual) are employed with the Australian Border Force (ABF) at the APS2 classification and assist frontline operational teams to meet peaks associated with the movement of people and goods across the border. IIEs are predominantly required to work at international airports to alleviate pressure on existing teams during periods of increased flight departures and arrivals. They are also utilised to work in teams dealing Maritime as well as general administration areas.
IIEs receive a 25 per cent loading on the base hourly rate of their classification. Further information can be found in the Enterprise Agreement 2024 – 2027.
Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.
The ABF is currently looking for flexible, adaptable and reliable people to undertake work on a casual basis at the APS2 classification. The skills we need include:
These roles are frontline roles which require officers to wear the ABF uniform and represent the ABF professionally in the public domain. Officers must be capable of interacting with members of the community and foreign visitors.
In the ABF we are looking for Officers who can:
Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 30/09/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT - 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:
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 139935 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classifications you are applying to. It may also be useful to the Integrated Leadership system information relevant to the classification.
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:
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.
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
For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:
Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.
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.
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.
Use of Artifical Intelligence (AI)
AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.