Australian Border Force – One job, multiple careers
Working for the Australian Border Force (ABF) provides the opportunity for you to actively contribute to protecting the Australian community - whether you are working in the front-line or in a supporting role. Some of the diverse functions you could be part of include:
- processing passengers at an air or seaport
- clearing cargo at an air or seaport
- searching cargo to detect illicit goods such as narcotics
- patrolling the Australian coastline in an ABF vessel
- working at a district office in a regional location
- investigating illegal border activity
- analysing intelligence and developing border threat profiles
- developing border protection and customs policy
- assessing compliance with border and trade regulations
- developing capability for the ABF.
The ABF values our diverse workforce that represents the community we serve.
As Australia's border security agency and customs service, we maintain a strong integrity framework. Our staff must meet a high level of professional standards in their professional and private lives. You will go through a comprehensive employment suitability screening process which assesses character and integrity suitability for non-public access to ABF premises, information, systems and assets.
