Senior Cargo Profiler

Department of Home Affairs; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in New South Wales is seeking a qualified professional to lead a team focused on cargo risk assessment and profiling. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, effective team management experience, and a solid understanding of cargo operations. This full-time role offers a competitive salary package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation benefits

Potential relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical staff.
• Develop, test, and deploy cargo profiles to identify cargo border risks.
• Provide training and support to cargo profilers.

Skills

Experience managing/supervising staff

Strong attention to detail

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Business knowledge of the Cargo domain

Understanding of the role and functions of the Border Risk Engine

Tools

SQL programming

Job description

Job Req ID

ABF-139892

Location

NSW

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

Rathy Santhiran at [e-mail] / 02 8339 6648

Office Arrangements

Flexible - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 22/10/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s.

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; ACT; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About our team

National Operations | Targeting & Intelligence Operations | Targeting | National Profiling Section

The National Profiling Section delivers the ABF's enterprise, rules-based Targeting Activity (Profile) Management capability, which enables the ABF's targeting operations conducted through the National Border Targeting Centre (NBTC), for the traveller, mail and cargo domains. In the cargo domain, alerts and profiles also facilitate trade, strengthen supply chain security, and detect illegal trade. These targeting activities are based on customs compliance and enforcement measures that administer the collection of border revenue, regulated goods and supply chain risks.

The section is divided into three teams with specific responsibilities in the Traveller, Cargo and Mail domains, and works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and deploy profiles in the ABF's Enterprise Targeting capability. The Cargo team is comprised of an Assistant Director as the Domain Lead, supported by a Supervisor, Senior Cargo Profilers and Cargo Profilers.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

Applications are invited from people who have experience in or an understanding of the movement of cargo and how this relates to border control functions. With a focus on innovation and progression, our ideal candidate will be technically inclined, have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience managing a small team of technical professionals. The successful candidate will be self-driven and seek to directly influence the key outcomes of the organisation.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical staff including undertaking all required HR and administrative tasks.
• Develop, test, and deploy cargo profiles in the Cargo Risk Assessment (CRA) module of the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) and the Border Risk Engine (BRE) within the Threat Management System (TMS) to identify and refer cargo border risks and threats.
• Provide training and support to cargo profilers within the team on rule-authoring in CRA and BRE profiling platforms.
• Provide high quality cargo profiling advice, technical subject matter expertise and support to stakeholders to develop and implement cargo profiles.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders in relation to the effective use of profiles to inform decision making and support operational outcomes.
• Provide and conduct quality assurance and reviews on profiles prior to and post deployment to ensure business and technical accuracy.
• Contribute to the business-as-usual functions and processes of the National Profiling.
• Contribute subject matter expert advice and support the development and implementation of new capabilities, programs and projects within the Department/ABF as necessary.

Additional information

Mandatory

• Experience managing/supervising staff.

• Experience in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.

• Strong attention to detail with the capacity to quickly absorb technical and complex information.

• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders across the Department, and the ABF to translate requirements into actionable business rules.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills in a high tempo operational environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Business knowledge of the Cargo domain.

• An understanding of the role and functions of the Border Risk Engine, the Cargo Risk Assessment module of the Integrated Cargo System and other relevant systems in the Department and the Australian Border Force (ABF).

• Understanding of legislative, policy and governance processes/procedures that relate to Cargo.

• Previous experience working in intelligence, targeting, and/or fraud detection.

• Understanding of border intelligence requirements, processes, challenges and priorities.

• Experience in operating the Border Risk Engine and Cargo Risk Assessment module of the Integrated Cargo System.

• Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as SQL.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 22/10/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 139892 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: RecruitAbility.

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone] (within Australia) or [phone] (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at Home Affairs careers.

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.