GAZ - APS4- ACT/NSW/NT/QLD/SA/VIC/WA - Leading Marine Tactical Officer

GAZ - APS4- ACT/NSW/NT/QLD/SA/VIC/WA - Leading Marine Tactical Officer Australian Department of Home Affairs – Darwin NT Amongst other allowances, on successful completion of pre‑deployment requirements, marine sea‑going officers currently attract a commuted sea‑going allowance (CMA) 63% of base salary. See section 12 – Enterprise Agreement 2024‑27 (homeaffairs.gov.au). Benefits Amongst other allowances, on successful completion of pre‑deployment requirements, marine sea‑going officers currently attract a commuted sea‑going allowance (CMA) 63% of base salary. See section 12 – Enterprise Agreement 2024‑27 (homeaffairs.gov.au). Position Summary The Australian Border Force (ABF) Leading Marine Tactical Officer (LMTO) is a specialist role with skills that enable response to known or suspected breaches in Australia’s territories and exclusive economic zones. They are professional law enforcement officers and are to ensure the success and safety of their team and the vessel enforcement operations they undertake. When not conducting or training for enforcement activities, LMTOs assist the APS5 Senior Border Force Officer (SBFO) on board (including Operations Officer, and Team leader) in conducting various responsibilities that contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, including leading, instructing, motivating, briefing, mentoring and supervising crew in the performance of their duties. These tasks may continue during rostered days off when required. The LMTO is responsible for leading and managing a specialised small team in performing a number of operational functions and is a key enabler in ABF Cutters executing their assigned mission in conducting boarding operations. The LMTO is expected to be highly proficient in all Marine Tactical Officer (MTO) duties. There may be a range of other tasks and duties they are responsible for delegated by the APS5 SBFO on board. Our Ideal Candidate Marine Deployments and Support Branch are seeking applications from professionals who can respond positively to a challenging and high‑pressure environment. The programme of the Branch is high profile, with added sensitivity due to the armed nature of the workforce, demanding a high level of training and qualifications as well as liaison with other agencies and ABF Commands. The work you will undertake entails spending substantial time away from home for extended periods usually for up to 22 days (Bay Class), 28 days (Cape and Thaiyak) and 29 days (Ocean Class) on a Fly In Fly Out roster. A tactical extension may increase deployment days restricting a return to port or home. The LMTO must also manage and be responsive to a range of requirements including: Be able to perform duties in the maritime environment including lengthy deployments on unstable platforms in uncertain and variable weather and sea conditions Compatible with sharing facilities, when living within the close constraints of a vessel for an extended period of time Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in response to allocated work, including assisting in the completion of work outside of assigned responsibilities. Deployment to vessels reflects the operational priorities of the ABF and rostering as determined by the relevant policies and procedures. Officers are expected to be flexible and agile in responding to rostering and deployment by the ABF. Depending on operational requirements and the circumstances of candidates, the Marine Unit permits domiciling in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Thursday Island. (Thursday Island – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Officers Only). Applications close: 30/11/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight – AEDT). Late applications will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr