Instructor - Operational Safety Training - LDC

Operational Safety Training - Instructor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time  Ongoing full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; WA  Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)  AFP Band 5 ($99,285 - $107,559)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14171 14171

This advertisement is to fill current and anticipated vacancies and create a merit pool 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 8 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?

• Do you enjoy challenging work? We are looking for talented people to contribute to the operational training of our recruits and in-service members.
• Do you want to work for an Agency that directly impacts on the community by keeping Australia safe?
• Do you want a rewarding career that provides opportunities for domestic and international travel?
• Applications are sought from former and current serving law enforcement officers, Defence personnel and applicants with relevant industry experience to join our team of Operational Safety Training Instructors.

You will plan, develop and implement operational AFP programs focusing on developing the necessary skills, knowledge and values required by AFP appointees.  Your focus will be to effectively deliver AFP outcomes and satisfactorily perform a range of AFP functions.

Our team's primary responsibility is to deliver operational safety training to recruits, in-service members and external agencies.  You must therefore have a passion and proven ability to coach, guide and mentor participants whilst creating and maintaining a positive adult learning environment.

Our team is a key pillar of the Learning and Development Command, centrally coordinated in Canberra with offices in all AFP regional commands Australia wide.

We work in a high tempo environment and you will be expected to support our regionally based teams around Australia as required.  You will be required to travel to various locations for short periods (typically 1-3 weeks) as directed by your supervisor

If you have a genuine passion for instructing and can demonstrate an ability to work in a diverse and fast paced team, then we'd like to hear from you.

What will you do?

• You will consistently conduct approved AFP operational safety training, including but not limited to firearms, electrical weapons, batons, restraints, defensive tactics, chemical agents, trauma training and threat assessment reality based training.
• Coach, mentor, guide and support training program participants. 
• Create a positive adult learning environment that is student outcome focused. 
• Maintain accurate training records of participant progress and outcomes.
• Maintain subject matter currency and training expertise through ongoing professional development outside the formal education process.
• Continuously improve and adapt to new or emerging training techniques and technologies. 

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.
• Possess contemporary operational safety training knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE 40116) or the ability to obtain one. If successful, we will support you attaining this qualification.

Additional Information

Various roles are in Canberra, Sydney and Perth.  Anticipated future vacancies may be in Brisbane.

Candidates will be required to complete a medical assessment to be able to progress through this process.

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.  
   

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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Inspector Steven Evans  

Contact Officer Phone:  0408 657 670, ​

Contact Officer Email:  steven.evans@afp.gov.au  

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 18/03/2025 

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www.afp.gov.au