The Immigration Compliance Liaison and Engagement (CLE) section is based in Canberra and has two principle national security functions. First, CLE enables security and law enforcement partners to identify and respond to national security threats in the Immigration Program. This involves frequent liaison across multiple business areas in the Department and ABF domestically and abroad. It also requires profile and alert refinement, the management and adjustment of systems, and the implementation of novel ways to tackle emerging and unfolding threats. Second, CLE supports partners' sensitive operations where there is an immigration or border component. This ensures risks are identified and managed while operational phases proceed smoothly. In CLE, we pride ourselves on an inclusive and innovative team culture where we take our jobs seriously but not ourselves. Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force Our ideal candidate Demonstrated to actively contribute to a high performing team and act within the team leader's intent while using initiative. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships with external and internal partners, to achieve shared outcomes. Excellent communication skills including experience or demonstrated ability to contribute to brief materials for senior executives. Willingness to learn, adapt, and re-prioritise, in response to a changing security environment. Exemplifies behaviours that shape and influence positive workplace culture. The key duties of the position include Works as part of a high performing team that performs intelligence related enabling activities across two functions. Delivers tactical outcomes on time and delivers longer term, complex initiatives. Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders across jurisdictions and portfolios to achieve tangible results. Applies critical thinking skills to tactical (immediate), operational (ongoing) and strategic issues, including developing advice and delivering briefings on a range of complex issues. Maintains tight control of highly sensitive information. Additional information This role is based in Canberra. An NV1 or higher is required for all roles so candidates must hold, or have the ability to acquire, an NV1 clearance. Some roles require a PV clearance. PV holders are eligible to apply for a 10% Individual Flexibility Agreement (IFA) on top of their base salary. Working from home arrangements may be approved for some days depending on the team's coverage in the office, workflow, and section priorities. A tertiary degree in a related filed is desirable but not mandatory. Relevant experience in an intelligence field is desirable but not mandatory. Relevant experience in an immigration or border related function or role is desirable but not mandatory. A willingness to learn, adapt and develop is mandatory.
