Australian Border Force recruiting Broome locals after success of Singapore flights

The Australian Border Force is looking for Broome locals to carry out the customs and immigration clearances required for international passengers following success of the inaugural Singapore flights from Broome International Airport.
ABF Assistant Commissioner Chris Waters said the force was looking to build up a local workforce to service the increase of international flights to Singapore.
'We are looking for people to wear the ABF uniform with pride and perform the frontline roles required for processing passengers from international flights at Broome International Airport,' he said.
'This is a really important role for our officers as we are often the first impression for international tourists arriving in Australia, and we pride ourselves in making that a positive experience.'
Commissioner Waters said international flights twice a week from Singapore during the dry season, meant additional officers were now required on a casual, flexible basis.
'As well as working at the airport processing passengers, you will also have the opportunity to perform a wide range of operational roles, including the processing of cargo, aircraft, vessels, pleasure craft and marine crew arriving and departing Australia, to name just a few,' he said.
'We are really excited to offer these roles to Broome-based residents and believe it will offer tremendous opportunities and open up a world of experiences for the successful candidates.'
Interested locals can read more about the role and apply by going to the APS Jobs website.

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