ROI - Part-Time Dive Team

Register of Interest Details

JOB TITLE - ROI - Part-Time Dive Team

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Broadband 2-5 (Policing & PSO) ($64,754.00 - $111,861.00); Broadband 6-7 (Policing & PSO) ($111,861.00 - $132,185.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15771

CONTACT OFFICER - Sgt Reg Dwyer / LSC Richard York, Srg-maritime@afp.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 11:59pm (AEDT) 15/04/2027

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’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• 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 14 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 arrangements that support work-life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Role Summary

Specialist Operations (SO) Maritime divers, provide a specialist underwater maritime capability in support of AFP Operations in the ACT, domestically and internationally, including maintaining a community policing presence within the waters of the ACT.

The role is based in the ACT and members must be ACT Geographically based to undertake the role.  The role is that of a part-time team member.  All applicants must be either band 2-5 or band 6-7.  The ROI is open to all sworn members (either Police or PSO).

On receipt of your ROI, you will be contacted by members of the Dive Team.  At this time you will be given opportunities to engage with the team as to your suitability and also given access to SHIELD staff to ensure your physical and mental suitability for the role.

A Selection Program may be utilised to rank all suitable candidates for placement on a Commercial Dive Program.  

The Basic Dive course is a Nationally accredited program/Commercial qualification.  The program will be delivered by an external provider and it will be delivered interstate.  The program runs for 8 weeks, with no opportunity to exit and re-enter.

Course dates have not been finalised, but will be organized in consultation with external providers, and release from business areas will be sought through appropriate WMC.

Role Responsibilties 

This role may involve:

• Search, rescue and recovery of persons or property above and below the water;
• Dive equipment inspection and maintenance;
• Management of dive team members in accordance with AS2299;
• Diver training and management of qualifications;
• Swift water rescue;
• Vessel operations;
• Research and development, appraisal and recommendation of dive equipment and vessels;
• Vessel maintenance, survey and in-service management;
• Stakeholder liaison; and
• Advice and briefings on the functions of the SO Maritime Divers.

The SO Maritime Dive Team maintains specialist skills which can be utilised in a range of operational environments. This work includes:

• Contributing to effective achievement of business area outputs in accordance with the strategic direction of the AFP;
• Assessing available information or evidence and determine appropriate law enforcement response;
• Maintenance of ongoing training and revalidation requirements for specialist skills; 
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Maintenance of high levels of fitness and proficiency in identified specialist skills
• Deployment at short notice, which includes compliance with identified deployment gateways including psychological, medical and integrity processes
• Ability to work effectively as a team in often adverse conditions
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key external agencies
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply the Incident Command and Control Structure across different Maritime disciplines and operational responses.

Desirable Skills

Essential Requirements

• Use of Force Qualified;
• An ability to maintain the Physical Competency Assessment (PCA) standards in line with established SO Maritime requirements;
• Ability to deploy both nationally and internationally at short notice, including the maintenance of the relevant gateway clearances required for deployment;
• Ability to work various shifts as required including on-call.
• NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain one;
• Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) Level one and two commercial dive qualifications or ability to obtain;
• Contemporary policing/protective services experience;   

Desirable Requirements

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

• ADAS Dive Supervisor qualified;
• Current level 1 or equivalent Certificate two in Maritime Operations (Coxswain) 
• Heavy vehicle drivers licence;
• In excess of 100 hours of night vessel operations;
• In excess of 100 hours of open water vessel operations;
• Certificate IV in workplace assessment and training.

Application

As part of your Register of Interest you will be required to submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV – Please outline your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• You must include a copy of a current Recreational Open Water Dive certificate (or equivalent) as part of your application

Please express your interest in the role to SRG-Maritime@afp.gov.au to alert us to your interest. It is preferred you provide your application via the Register of Interest vacancy advertised on My Career. 

Please Note: The Human Resource Committee or Workforce Management Committee in your Command will also need to approve release of any successful applicants.

This is a Register of Interest only and not a merit based process. Applicants will not receive any feedback or outcome regarding their application. You may be contacted by the AFP should we wish to discuss any upcoming opportunities.

Employment Suitablity

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

We're all individuals and we love that. 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.