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BenefitsAmongst other allowances, on successful completion of pre-deployment requirements, marine sea-going officers currently attract a commuted sea-going allowance (CMA) 63% of base salary. See section 12 - Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 (homeaffairs.gov.au)Conditions of service can be found here: Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 (homeaffairs.gov.au)Our ideal candidateMDSB are seeking applications from professionals who can respond positively to a challenging and high-pressure environment. The programme of the Branch is high profile, with added sensitivity due to the armed nature of the workforce, demanding a high level of training and qualifications as well as liaison with other agencies and ABF Commands. The work you will undertake entails spending substantial time away from home for extended periods usually for up to 22 days (Bay) and 28 days (Cape and Thaiyak) on a Fly In Fly Out roster. A tactical extension may increase deployment days restricting a return to port or home.The Navigation/Communications Officer must also manage and be responsive to a range of requirements, including:Be able to perform duties in the maritime environment including lengthy deployments on unstable platforms in uncertain and variable weather and sea conditionsCompatible with sharing facilities, when living within the close constraints of a vessel for an extended period of timeDemonstrate flexibility and initiative in response to allocated work, including assisting in the completion of work outside of assigned responsibilities.Deployment to vessels reflects the operational priorities of the ABF and rostering as determined by the relevant policies and procedures. Officers are expected to be flexible and agile in responding to rostering and deployment by the ABF. Depending on operational requirements and the circumstances of candidates, the Marine Unit permits domiciling in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. With approval Torres Strait Islanders may be permitted to be domiciled in Thursday Island.Applications close: Sunday 13 July at 11:59 AEST (midnight).For further information on this role please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr