Assistant Border Force Officer
Posted 22 Jun 2026
Advertised as “REGISTER - APS2 - WA - Casual and Non-Ongoing Assistant Border Force Officer 2026/2027”
Posted 22 Jun 2026
Advertised as “REGISTER - APS2 - WA - Casual and Non-Ongoing Assistant Border Force Officer 2026/2027”
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 - 141608
Location
WA
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
Chief of Staff WA at ABFWARecruitmentEnquiries@abf.gov.au
Office Arrangements
Onsite - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
Applications close on 30/06/2027 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.
Non-ongoing or temporary employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent/irregular (casual) basis depending on business needs and requirements.
Non-ongoing employment for a specified term may be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend for a further 6 months, for a total maximum period of 18 months.
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 with Maritime, Air Cargo, as well as general administration areas. The work undertaken is mainly outside of standard business hours as the ABF operates within a 24/7 operational environment.
Roles at international airports may require the successful completion of on-site mandatory training prior to undertaking duties.
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 APS 2 classification. Skills we need include:
Provide basic administration support under guidance
Operate basic information technology systems
Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships/partnerships
Work as part of a team
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:
Commit to our values and behaviours, maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism
Commit to community engagement and protection as well as client service.
Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 30/06/2027 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 - 141608 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.