Australian Department of Home Affairs
Australian Department of Home Affairs
The Australian Department of Home Affairs is a federal government agency responsible for immigration, citizenship, border protection, national security, and multicultural affairs. Its work includes administering visa and migration processes, managing immigration detention, supporting cybersecurity and emergency management, and delivering services and regulatory programs that help protect Australia and support its communities.

Supervisor, Immigration Compliance Operations – Australia (On-site)

Lead Australian immigration compliance operations for the Department of Home Affairs, overseeing detention, visa decision-making and enforcement teams. Help uphold the integrity of Australia’s migration system through statutory and operational leadership.

Description

  • Apply the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and related powers to support immigration compliance
  • Act as a delegate under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth), including exercising statutory powers to detain non-citizens
  • Manage caseloads involving persons of interest across community and prison settings
  • Use delegated and statutory powers to detain UNCs and grant, cancel or refuse visas
  • Lead operational teams carrying out immigration enforcement activities
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with visa conditions, employer and labour hire intermediary obligations, and migrant-worker sponsorship requirements

Requirements

  • Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and associated legislation and regulations
  • A strong work ethic, determination, adaptability and professional approach
  • Capacity to contribute to and lead high-performing teams in a complex legislative environment with changing priorities
  • Ability to obtain certification for working with children or vulnerable people
  • Willingness to work outside standard hours, on shifts or through on-call arrangements
  • Ability to undertake extended periods of domestic travel
  • Some roles may require holding or obtaining a Use of Force permit
  • Australian citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
  • ABF Workers must obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
  • Home Affairs Workers must obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check; an ESC may also be required

Benefits

  • 15.4% superannuation
  • Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated under the Enterprise Agreement and operational requirements
  • Attractive remuneration package
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Relocation assistance may be available to eligible APS employees who need to relocate

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