Supervisor Littoral Safety and Compliance

Job Req ID ABF -  Location NSW; NT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA   Employment Type Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time  Classification APS Level 6 - $94,563.00 and $107,713.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata) Contact Officer Anthony Flynn on    Office Arrangements Hybrid - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.  Applications close on 14/01/2026 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted. About our opportunity This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.  Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in NSW; NT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA.  About our team Strategy & Capability | Civil Maritime Capability | Civil Maritime Sustainment | Maritime Safety & Compliance Section The Australian Border Force (ABF) is an operationally independent body under the Home Affairs Portfolio. The ABF is responsible for operational activity that supports the Australian Government's border protection, investigations, compliance, detention and enforcement functions. Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch (CMSB) provides air and marine surveillance capability in Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This includes operating a fleet of vessels crewed by ABF officers performing strategic patrols, tactical surveillance and on-water law enforcement activities and managing contracted surveillance aircraft and satellite, sensor systems and logistics support. CMSB operates in a complex, challenging and rapidly evolving environment characterised by a continual high tempo of operations. The ABF littoral fleet includes all ABF vessels less than 24 metres in length, (not including ship's boats embarked on the Cape Class).  The littoral fleet area of operations extends out to 24 nautical miles and missions cover all coastal environments including rivers, bays, inlets, and the territorial sea. There are presently 32 vessels in the Littoral Fleet. The Maritime Safety and Compliance Section provides oversight of maritime safety, standards, compliance and support arrangements to ensure the safe operation of the ABF fleet and the safety of our sea-going workforce. It is responsible for ensuring the ABF operates in compliance with Australian and international regulatory and safety frameworks including: the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, the Navigation Act 2012, the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Marine Orders, and the Work Health and Safety Act (Cth) 2011. To deliver this mission the section manages a safety, compliance and audit framework under the ABF Maritime Safety Management System (SMS), and undertakes incident reviews and investigations, manages sea-going endorsements and sea service qualifications. Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force Our ideal candidate To thrive in the role, you will exhibit the following: Support the operational compliance program for the ABF littoral fleet of vessels Contribute to reports, corporate briefings, action plans and operational plans relating to the ABF's littoral fleet Demonstrate leadership skills and have experience managing a team The role will support the Maritime Operational Compliance (MOC) team, in driving safety and regulatory compliance for the littoral fleet. This includes: Performing audits of vessels and littoral fleet crew capabilities  Addressing and closing non-conformances arising from these audits Undertaking reviews and investigations in relation to safety incidents and hazards  Providing advice to littoral fleet crew, to support safety and regulatory compliance of the ABF's littoral fleet. Duties and responsibilities As Supervisor Littoral Safety Compliance (MOC), you will be responsible for the following functions: Implement quality management standards and procedures for the team. Assist with the development of operational policies and procedures, utilising best-practice processes. Provide and contribute relevant input to the development of business plans, forward work plans and risk treatment strategies Provide advice and mentoring to ABF sea-going officers crewing littoral vessels on the methodologies of undertaking Group Command functions in accordance with operation command principles Monitor, review and continually provide input to improve risk management of the work area’s support to operations Initiate, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across internal and external networks Communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders on a range of relevant issues Cultivate a high performance culture by setting an example for staff to follow. Custom tasks: Develop and maintain a program of operational compliance assessments and audits of sea-going vessels and crew to maintain legislative and regulatory requirements in accordance with the Navigation Act, National Law Act, Marine Orders and the WHS Act Provide advice and assistance to ABF sea-going officers crewing littoral vessels in relation to specialist marine duties including radio operation, vessel boarding, littoral evolutions, navigation and engineering duties Drafting reports and briefings related to the maintenance and improvement of maritime safety matters, equipment, procedures and work instructions, with a particular focus on the ABF's littoral fleet Any other tasks or duties as determined by Inspector, Littoral Safety and Compliance supervisor. Additional information Mandatory requirements: Hold, at a minimum, Master