Customs Marine Unit - careers, recruitment
You will find detailed information here about various positions within the Customs Marine Unit and what to expect during recruitment, training and on the job.
If you:
- can handle working at sea for lengthy periods as part of a small team in often harsh and demanding conditions
- enjoy a challenging workplace environment where duties are varied
- can deal with conflict situations
- are comfortable wearing a uniform
then the Customs Marine Unit may be for you.
All positions are advertised on this website.
As a job with the Customs Marine Unit requires an officer to spend extensive time at sea away from family and friends, often under stressful conditions and in an armed environment, please make sure you read these sections before you consider applying:
- Background and Role of the Customs Marine Unit.
- Positions Vacant - notifies current vacancies and provides information about selection criteria and recruitment processes
- Is the CMU for you? - questionnaires to help you assess your suitability for the various roles
- Employment Conditions - details of the salary and allowances and domiciling arrangements
Following employment with the CMU, officers will undertake a specialised residential full-time training program. On successful completion of training, officers are deployed on patrols on Customs vessels to undertake maritime enforcement activities within areas of importance to Australia.