Team Leader, Detector Dog Program Canine Development

<p><span><span><strong>Job Req ID</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>ABF - 139104</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Location</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>VIC </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong><span id="cke_bm_4126S"> </span>Employment Type</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Classification</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>APS Level 5 - $84,228.00 and $91,809.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Contact Officer</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Megan Robb on 03 8762 0701 or megan.robb@abf.gov.au  </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Office Arrangements</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Onsite  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.</span></span><br/> </p> <p id="myHeader"><span><span>Applications close on 17/08/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>About our opportunity</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>This process is being used to fill 1</span></span> <span><span>immediate position. </span></span><br/><br/><span><span>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 VIC; ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; WA</span></span>.<br/> </p><p><span><strong><span>About our team</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p><span>National Operations | Operational Coordination &amp; Planning | Technical Support To Operations | Detector Dog Program</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>This position is responsible for canine welfare, the daily development of juvenile canines in the Detector Dog Program (DDP) and maintaining the effectiveness of the foster carer program.  The occupant of this position will liaise regularly with members of the general public, Australian and overseas agencies and other members of the DDP as required.  The APS5 Team Leader undertakes moderately complex activities under general supervision and direction. APS5 Team Leaders have a good understanding of relevant legislation and the policy frameworks in which they operate. They provide supervision and support for canine development activities. They will supervise a small team and have responsibilities for managing staff performance, allocating work and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training. One of the components of this job is to provide administrative support to the DDP.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Please visit our website for more information about the </span><a href="https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are"><span>Department of Home Affairs</span></a><span> </span><span>or </span><a href="https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are"><span>Australian Border Force</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>Our ideal candidate</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Provide advice based on the professional, technical and specialist skills required for the type of work being performed.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead teams to achieve operational objectives and shares information to build expertise within the team.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Oversee and support officers to manage performance and build capability, including through mentoring, feedback and coaching.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Actively model appropriate workplace behaviours and demonstrate the highest level of personal accountability, ethics and integrity.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Understands the work environment and contributes to the development of plans, strategies and team goals.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>Duties and responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <p><span><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>To supervise a team of Development Officers and manage staff performance.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Lead canine development practices to allow juvenile canines to reach their genetic potential and maintain accurate performance records.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Support Instructional Staff in the delivery of advanced training and development. This will include assisting with trainee handler development.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Maintain the effectiveness of the canine foster care program including client selection, education, field support and collate accurate records.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Assess suitability of dogs for training within the DDP or other law enforcement or community service agencies.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong><span>Ad