Register of Interest - Criminal Records Administrators

Register of Interest Details

JOB TITLE - Register of Interest - Criminal Records Administrators

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND - Band 03 ($69,224.00 - $80,821.00)

VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER - 13785

CONTACT OFFICER - Wendy Keys, 02 51264048 Wendy.Keys@afp.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 11:59pm (AEST) 16/04/2025

Role Summary

Do you have a high level of attention to detail and enjoy working in a high volume environment? We want to hear from you!

The Criminal Records team function contributes to keeping Australia safe. It provides the AFP National Police Checking service as well as providing criminal history information across police jurisdictions and other Government agencies. 

This role provides high level support to the team and delivers services to legally entitled entities, including AFP appointees, members of the public, other police services, Government and private clients and Government regulatory agencies.

In this role you will provide guidance and advice on the application of legislation, including spent conviction legislation where relevant, in determining the retention and release of AFP records and holdings for a variety of purposes.

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.

In this role you will undertake a range of operational support and clerical administrative duties, including any or all of the following activities:

• Create/update/maintain information in AFP Systems;
• Respond to requests for information from legally entitled persons and/or agencies;
• Maintain client relationships;
• Undertake all duties related to the AFP’s National Police Checking Service;
• Training and guiding other staff in the performance of any of the above functions.

Essential Skills

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to learn to operate within legislative instruments
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in general clerical tasks.

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

• Has experience working in high volume processing roles.

Required Application Documentation

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

• Applicant response (pitch – maximum two pages)
• Resume/CV
• Initial short-listed applicants will be required to fill out a questionnaire as a means of further short-listing.

Employment Suitablity

Should you successfully progress from the Register of Interest 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.
• 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.