Recruitment Manager (Senior Executive Level)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Full time - Temporary for a period of five years

LOCATION - This position has been advertised in multiple locations however, the role is located in Canberra, ACT. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to the ACT.

AFP BAND & SALARY - Senior Executive Band Level 1 - $221,450.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13858

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

Did you know?

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is a key player in the Australian security landscape, rising to complex challenges and staying a step ahead to protect Australians as new threats emerge. We break new ground every day and a career as a member of the AFP requires a diversity of skills and knowledge, as well as an ability to combine innovation with policing to create intelligent action.

We:

• Pride our self on demonstrating leadership and agility in a dynamic operating environment;
• Are intelligence-led, ethically and values-driven, embracing diversity and inclusion;
• Value trust, respect, accountability, integrity;
• Are committed to excellence in service to the Australian community and in working with each other; and
• Have the brightest minds to play a critical role in protecting Australia and Australians by outsmarting serious, complex, international and organised crime.

To continue as one of the most adaptive, effective and advanced police forces in the world, the AFP is seeking a suitably qualified professional for the role of Recruitment Manager at the SES Band 1 level.

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 of service which will be negotiated with the successful applicant, under an AFP Senior Executive employment contract, including salary, airline lounge membership, fitness/health allowance, annual health assessments and employer superannuation benefits.

What is the role?

Reporting to the National Manager People, and in collaboration with stakeholders across the enterprise, the Recruitment Manager is responsible for leading and driving the talent acquisition and workforce planning functions across AFP to deliver strategic end-to-end recruitment and onboarding that is efficient, contemporary and business outcome focussed.

The Recruitment Manager is a strategic role with responsibility for:

• Sworn Recruitment;
• Talent Acquisition Services;
• Emerging Talent and Entry Pathway Programs;
• Workforce Planning;
• Workforce Analytics; and
• Strategic People Insights.

The Recruitment Manager brings together efforts across the AFP’s planning and recruitment services to effectively and efficiently meet AFPs recruitment targets and enable Commands to achieve their current and future talent needs.

Working closely with the senior executive, the Recruitment Manager delivers effective and efficient recruitment services, drives recruitment and workforce planning reforms, and implements changes to practices and processes that align with current and future workforce objectives.

Potential candidates for the Recruitment Manager role demonstrate exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills and have experience in recruitment, service delivery and/or workforce planning. Demonstrated understanding of best practice recruitment and workforce planning, along with emerging issues and trends, will support success in this role.

Potential candidates will have a proven ability in building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders, including across government, and an ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment.  

What will you do?

• Have oversight and overall accountability for recruitment services and onboarding, including external candidate management, onboarding, induction, end to end sworn recruitment, sworn campaign program recruitment, programmatic recruitment and skilled officer recruitment;
• Workforce Planning and People Insights, reporting and analytics through the provision of statistics and information to support data informed decision making;
• Lead internal career management including promotion and placement and career assessments;
• Drive reforms and implement best practice end to end recruitment and workforce planning services, policies and systems that support and enable the AFP to achieve its operational objectives and priorities;
• Utilise technology to modernise practices to attract and retain talent, to identify, select and support development of current and future talent;
• Effectively engage executives to integrate succession planning, talent management and, career transition to meet their current and future workforce planning requirements;
• Lead, develop and maintain the relevant frameworks, systems, processes and reforms for recruitment and workforce planning;
• Represent the AFP on a range of internal and external committees, boards and working groups aligned with the role; and
• Manage budget and resource planning to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the branch.
• Travel may be required.

All AFP appointees must also ensure that the achievement of outcomes is in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance instruments.

Our Ideal applicant

As a Senior Executive Leader within the AFP you will:

• Be a strong leader with behaviours that demonstrate courage, collaboration, a focus on people and a commitment to identifying and addressing emerging challenges and risks;
• Balance short-term priorities with continued focus on long-term strategic priorities;
• Deliver on AFP corporate strategic direction;
• Promote diversity in your decisions and inclusion in your actions;
• Be an excellent leader, taking an active interest in the growth and wellbeing, behaviours and capabilities of your people;
• Harness an enterprise-focussed approach to strategic and operational issues;
• Be committed to excellence, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning, and have a strong record of achievement in leading people and managing resources;
• Have excellent stakeholder relationship skills, including the ability to provide insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders; including across government;
• Be forward thinking and self-motivated, driving operational and service delivery excellence, modelling the AFP’s leadership behaviours; and
• Demonstrate capability in-line with the SES Band 1 Work Level Standards.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 2 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams at a senior executive level.
• Tertiary qualifications in related field and/or extensive HR experience.
• Exceptional strategic stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated capability in line with SES Band 1 Work Level Standards.

Additional Information

The AFP is part of the Attorney-General’s portfolio and works closely with a range of other law enforcement and government agencies at state, territory, Commonwealth and international levels, outsmarting crime, enhancing safety and providing a secure regional and global environment. The Corporate Plan is a legislative requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. It sets out the AFP’s purpose, priorities, environmental context, the activities it undertakes, how performance is measured and the management approach to risk.

The plan is a rolling four-year plan and is updated annually. It is aligned with the outcome statements, program and performance information presented in the AFP Portfolio Budget Statements. Performance against the plan and the PBS is reported in the Annual Report.

Application

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

• Resume/CV - Maximum 5 pages. 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 outlines why you are attracted to the role and what you would bring to the role with examples of your ability to demonstrate capability in line with the SES Band 1 Work Level Standards and the role requirements in this job ad.

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 employment suitability 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.
• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made. 
• 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 and/or to complete online testing. Using the relevant Senior Executive Level 1 Work Level Standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. 

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 - Brooke Everett,

Contact Officer Phone: 0447 978 790, ​

Contact Officer Email: Brooke.Everett@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 04/12/2024 - Late applications will not be considered without prior delegate approval.

To view our other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.

www.afp.gov.au