Desktop & Mobility Support Team Member

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($84,458.00 - $99,285.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14689

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

The AFP's End User Support team is seeking suitably experienced applicants to be considered for Team Member roles in Desktop & Mobility Support at national locations. End User Support team members provide critical integrated, secure and effective information and communications systems and services to the AFP.

Working in a team environment you will be responsible for providing technical expertise in provisioning and servicing of end user devices such as laptops, desktops, mobile devices, other peripherals and licensed applications.

End User Support supports the management of the AFP appointees, resources and business activities. This work may include:

• Providing a high level of customer service through accurate and timely advice and assistance to system users
• Addressing customer support requests and following up to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution
• Ability to travel interstate to national locations within the Australian Federal Police
• Participating in equipment moves, adds and changes
• Procuring, provisioning, configuring and setting up equipment; ensuring proper functionality and connectivity of all devices
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on projects

Your role will involve collaboration with other teams and external vendors. You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a team player, eager to work together and exchange information whilst providing quality service to AFP staff. Your experience working in a large and complex environment, along with your self-driven and highly motivated attitude, will help you to succeed in this role.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual who is able to work effectively in a busy and demanding environment. Day to day you will:

• Competently process incident management requests through to resolution as required
• Use service management tools
• Provide excellent service delivery to AFP customers
• Undertake continual service improvement activities
• Produce and update support documentation
• Troubleshoot reported hardware, software and application issues (Windows 10, Desktop, Microsoft systems and applications) and utilize tools including Windows, Active Directory, SCCM, ServiceNow, MS Office and Exchange

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a like or related field.
• Formal IT qualification from a recognised tertiary institution and/or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels both face to face, within a group or in writing.
• Problem solving skills to be able to investigate and resolve client issues.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Ability to travel interstate to national locations within the Australian Federal Police as required.

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Windows 10 desktop administration
• Microsoft systems and tools (including Windows, Active Directory, SCCM, M365 including MS Office, Exchange and Teams)
• Scripting and automation

Additional Information

• This role can be worked from any capital city in Australia. Successful applicants are expected to be based in the relevant office location of the position.
• Domestic travel will be required for this role, depending on AFP business needs.

Selection Criteria

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.  

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Kalendran Mahendrarajah,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 0698, ​

Contact Officer Email:  kalendran.mahendrarajah@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 05/06/2025

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