ENVISION

Career in the Australian Border Force

The ABF regularly recruits for Entry level - Border Force Officers.  The Border Force Officer Recruit Training (BFORT) program is an entry level program, which prepares applicants for a career in the Australian Border Force (ABF).

​The ABF undertakes varied and challenging work and is looking to attract people with a wide range of skills, capabilities and experience.  People are encouraged to apply if you want to:

  • play a critical role in protecting Australia’s border,
  • be part of a diverse workforce that represents the community the ABF serves,
  • are willing to commit to the ABF values and behaviours,
  • maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism.

 

To apply for a Border Force Officer Recruit position applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen - you must show evidence of this during the recruitment process,
  • be 18 years of age or older when applying,
  • have a minimum Year 10 Certificate with a Cert IV/Diploma level qualification or Trade Certificate and/or relevant work experience,
  • be able to obtain an Australian Government security clearance and an Employee Suitability Clearance​.​

 

Working for the Australian Border Force (ABF) provides the opportunity to work across the country or the world.   Recruits will be on the front-line protecting Australia’s border, whether it be:

  • processing passengers at an air or seaport
  • clearing cargo at an air or sea port 
  • clearing mail at a clearance centre
  • patrolling the Australian coastline in an ABF vessel
  • working at a district office
  • investigating illegal border activity​ 
  • working at a detention centre
  • locating and detaining unlawful non-citizens.

 

The ABF typically advertises BFORT positions several times per year, however this can change due to operational priorities.  When applications are open, an ‘apply now’ button will be featured on the Overview page.  This will take applicants to ‘Home Affairs Career Opportunities’ page where an application can be submitted. 

 

Students are encouraged to browse Entry level - Border Force Officer Recruit to learn more, including salaries, etc., and to keep updated about when applications will next open.