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, the opportunities are endless. 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, illicit tobacco or weapons
- 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. This assesses character and integrity suitability for non-public access to ABF premises, information, systems and assets.
