THE

ADMINISTRATION

OF

NORFOLK

ISLAND

NORFOLK

ISLAND

POSITION SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: POSITION NO: RESPONSIBLE SECTION: LOCATION: SALARY RANGE: HOURS OF WORK:
CONTRACT POSITION

Examining Officer - Customs FT 43 Collector of Customs Customs Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island $34,544 - $35,478 - $36,255 - $36,988
75 hrs Rostered per f/night

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This position is offered for a 12 month contractual period initially and will be subject to review for consideration of a further 12 months.

Positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and may be rostered dependent on customer and service level needs.

PURPOSE OF POSITION : ***Please refer to important information with regards to OH&S and Risk Management contained in this document. The purpose of this position is to provide services to the Customs Team in the area of border protection and control. 1.0 MAJOR TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1.1 Carry out Customs clearance for aircraft, passengers, baggage and crew. Customs clearance on board ships and yachts, for ships or yachts, passengers, baggage and crew. X-ray and Ionscan screening of imported goods and passengers baggage. 1.2 Preparation of reports, including extracts from ships' manifests for the purpose of customs regulation requirements and import/export statistics. 1.3 Undertake periodic and random inspections for inbound and outbound Norfolk Island traffic to ensure compliance with customs regulations (including quarantine matter, dangerous imports, and banned substances). 1.4 Process importation and exportation of all goods for private individuals and commercial enterprises, ensuring correct classification
Position Description - Examining Officer, Customs 1 10/7/08

and valuation of goods, conversion of foreign currency, determine duty status of goods and collect duty payable where applicable. 1.5 Maintain relevant registers for customs regulations (including dutiable goods imported, arrival and departure registers for passenger traffic, cargo imported or exported) 1.6 Undertake regular quality assurance of registers (including checking of export cargo registers) to comply with customs regulations 1.7 Undertake debt recovery for any outstanding duties payable 1.8 Periodic inspection of other staff calculations as part of an integrated internal audit process of Customs 1.9 Undertake bulk fuel volume calculations to verify quantities delivered. 1.1 Ensure stock control system for underbond warehouse operations is 0 being adequately maintained and fees are being paid. 1.1 To carry out other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager of 1 Customs 1.1 To represent the Administration and Customs in a professional 2 manner at all times and to adhere to the Administrations Code of Conduct and other policies and procedures as required

2.0 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: 2.1 Demonstrated ability to: Conduct law enforcement in a small community pursuant to the Customs Act 1913; Implement measures for the prevention and detection of prohibited imports. Conduct searches of the clothing or bodies of male/female persons when required, premises, ships, yachts, aircraft cargo, baggage Through prior experiences of a similar nature for a minimum of 2 years. Demonstrated ability to conduct investigative processes, particularly in relation to quarantine and customs whilst maintaining strict confidentiality. Proven personal confidentiality. qualities including honesty, accuracy and

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Proven ability to work competently as an individual &/or as part of a team with a positive approach to continuous improvement and professional development. Ability to respond effectively to customer enquiries relating to customs concessions and regulations and demonstrate a commitment to effective service delivery. Capacity to rapidly acquire sound knowledge of legislation relevant to the Customs section and under which powers are exercised

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Demonstrated ability and personal qualities to work in, and with, a small isolated community Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and ethical conduct requirements to maintain a safe environment for public and employees Computer literacy, preferably Word, Excel and Access and competency in database management, including data entry Minimum qualification of completion of Certificate IV course relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Understanding of local, Australian concessions and regulations. and New Zealand Customs

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Understanding of initial immigration border requirements for entry to Norfolk Island, Australia and New Zealand. Understanding of court procedures, prosecution process and ability to prepare statements and evidence for court. Understanding of legislation which powers are exercised under: Airport Act 1991, Dangerous Drugs Act 1927, Departure Fee Act 1980, Endangered Species Act 1980, Fish (Export Control) Act 1984, Immigration Act 1980, Plant and Fruit Diseases Act 1959.

RISK AND OH&S MANAGEMENT: Applicants Please Note: 1. As a member of the Customs team you will be required to attend rostered shifts aboard cargo vessels. 2. The successful applicant must also be able to board yachts and ships and remain on board ship during discharge of cargo to carry out the clearance formalities for ships (cargo, gas & bulk fuel) & yachts. 3. Conditions on board these vessels are sub-standard to those current employees within the Administration work within. 4. These duties are carried out in a very high risk area and some of the critical areas aretravel to the ship, from launch to ship and then the return process back to the pier. This requires physical fitness and agility. Observing discharge of cargo in the ships hold and inspection of hold. The toilet facilities on the cargo ships are sub-standard.
Transferring from the pier to cargo boats and then to the launch to

approximately 24 males. The numbers are usually made up of a crew of 10 and 14 stevedores. The officer needs to stay aboard ship during discharge operations until their completion.

The working environment on the ships is male dominated with

The successful applicant must be confident and able to contend with the above conditions. The Administration has no rights or authority to change and/or try to implement reasonable and safe working standards and conditions on board any ship. The working environment can present a number of inherent risks that are mitigated so far is practicable within the Administrations authority. However, persons working in this environment must possess a high degree of safety awareness and competency, personal confidence and physical ability to tolerate such an environment. In order to assist Administration to determine that the preferred applicant meets these requirements, a rigorous physical assessment as well as a full medical examination will be conducted by a suitably qualified person prior to an employment offer being made.

I have read, understood and accept the conditions as outlined in this Position Specification.

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