acquire knowledge) to: achieve work area outcomes apply relevant legislation, policy and guidelines apply a broad knowledge of Custom functions, responsibilities and organisational linkages.
(Customs Department specific)
I am currently employed by the (Government Department) and do
not have experience working in the Customs Department. I can, however, demonstrate how I meet this selection criteria in my current role and how I am able to quickly acquire the knowledge and skills required in a Customs role. As a member of the At Risk Educational Team at Tafe SA I work within my team to not only achieve work area outcomes, but also outcomes for the at risk youth that we are serving. Our long term unemployed students often have social or personal issues, and sometimes both the student and I need to access student counsellors help in resolving these problems, which then enables them to reach their full academic potential. English literacy support is frequently needed in my classes for students with poor reading and writing skills. A specialised tutor is usually contacted to join my class for short periods to assist and advise me on how to best help with these issues. In all these areas, professional help is sought, and I then work as an individual to put appropriate practises into action. Our work area outcomes include maintaining specific attendance rates, pass rates, and employment outcomes or further educational pathways, which is often difficult with marginalised students. However, my classes over the past 12 months have achieved:
86% attendance rate (against a target of 65%)
75% pass rate (against a target of 50%) 45% employment or educational pathway rate (against a target of 20%.
As a teacher and public servant I my employment is bound by a
number of pieces of legislation, including: Public Sector Act 2009 Public Sector (Honesty and Accountability) Act 1995 Mutual Recognition Act 1992 Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 Freedom of Information Act 1991 Evidence Act 1929 Child Protection Act 1993 Information Privacy Principles 1989 Acts Interpretation Act 1915 When I first began my role with the At Risk Educational Team, working with high risk teenagers, I found myself challenged on the very first day. I quickly had to become conversant with policies relating to students who are high or intoxicated in the classroom, reporting of dangerous items in public places (namely syringes), privacy issues and also, unfortunately, my responsibilities under the Child Protection Act. These issues were a matter of health and safety and required immediate action. Due to the nature of my students I have created a number of organisational linkages, specifically with the Police Department, the Department of Human Services, Centrelink and The Salvation Army, who often find temporary accommodation for students who are facing homelessness. I believe these challenging situations, and the requirement to learn quickly on the job and act with maturity has set me up to land on my feet if in a position, in the Customs Department.
I am aware that Customs and Border Protection work involves a
Customs and Border Protection is also involved in a range of work
that involves legislation administered by other Government Departments. For example, some Customs and Border Protection officers perform functions provided for in the Migration Act 1958, which is administered by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. The Customs Department also publishes the Customs Annual Regulatory Plan annually. I am confident in my ability to apply this policy, guidelines and legislation in the position.