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Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing / Non-Ongoing / Casual

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00 

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12887

This advertisement is a register of interest and may be used to fill ongoing, non-ongoing and casual vacancies as they arise.

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 for ongoing and non-ongoing staff including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
• 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 are the roles?

The Recruitment team forms part of the broader People Command and is split into three streams of work:

Emerging Talent Team
Responsible for bulk recruitment programs including the AFP’s Graduate and Directions Programs (First Nations Employment Pathway), the team’s work involves managing annual bulk recruitment processes and providing program management support to program participants within the business, as well as our internal clients who supervise participants.

Sworn Recruitment Team
Responsible for bulk recruitment for new police and protective service officer recruits, the team administers bulk recruitment year round, supporting candidates through their journey towards becoming police officers and protective service officers.

Talent Acquisition Team
Responsible for recruitment of support (corporate services) and specialist roles into the AFP, as well as any internal recruitment. The team works closely with our internal clients to understand their talent needs, develop attraction strategies, and guide them through the recruitment process with advice and processing support.

We provide expert recruitment advice and services to our internal clients, represent the AFP brand as the first point of customer service for candidates, and ultimately support the strategic intent of the AFP by recruiting the people we need, both now and for the future.

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?

Day to day responsibilities may include:

• Processing recruitment actions and selection outcomes using the in-house recruitment system (SAP Success Factors);
• Advertising vacancies internally or on external job boards including Seek, APSJobs, Linkedin etc
• Providing candidate care as applicants move through various recruitment gateways, including a high level of customer service in response to queries through the AFP Recruitment hotline and via our central mailbox;
• Being a positive and informative brand ambassador for the AFP in interactions with candidates, including when attending career expos, school information nights and university events;
• Thinking creatively and strategically in the way we market, target and attract critical and required skill sets;
• Participating in recruitment and selection assessment centres and gateways;
• Liaising with a variety of internal stakeholders in response to their recruitment requirements to ensure operational and business needs are met;
• Assisting in a range of corporate support tasks and contributing to the review and evaluation of recruitment policies and processes to enhance the delivery of recruitment to the AFP.
• Producing reports and updates on recruitment processes and other relevant statistics.

Is this the perfect role for you?

An ideal candidate:
 

• Has strong customer service skills.
• Is able to solve problems, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Is confident, clear, and concise when communicating over the phone and in email.
• Enjoys working in a lively and collaborative team environment.
• Enjoys delivering work against a process or defined workflow.
• Is confident with the Microsoft Office suite, and comfortable learning new systems and processes.
• Has a good eye for detail

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.
• Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• High level customer service skills.
• High level of administrative skills.

Application

As part of your Register of Interest you will be required to submit a resume/CV. Please upload your CV in both the CV and application upload fields.

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.
• 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, may be invited to an 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 you interview.  

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer Email: joseph.marinan@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 07/08/2024

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