Vacancy - Victims' Rights Liaison Officer

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13834

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 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 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 is the role?

Applications are sought from suitable qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Victims Rights Liaison Officer, Judicial Operations, City Police Station – ACT Policing.

ACT Policing are seeking highly motivated, independently driven and enthusiasm team member to continue developing the Victims Rights Liaison Officer role. The role falls within Judicial Operations and will report to the Sergeant of the Capability & Business Improvement Team, and the Officer in Charge of Judicial Operations.

As a Team Member in the AFP, you will 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 applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any of the requirements of the position outlined below.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes 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?

Your primary role is to lead the implementation and monitoring of obligations by ACT Policing under the ACT Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime and Victims of Crime Act 1994 (ACT).

The role requires:

• Successfully plan, manage and complete projects relevant to Victims’ Rights issues.
• Researching, analysing and formulating policy and governance solutions to existing and emerging organisational obligations in relation to Victims’ Rights.
• Design and deliver targeted Victims of Crime Charter of Rights training, education and awareness sessions to ACTP members/recruits on a consistent basis.
• Consult and liaise with relevant areas of ACTP and external stakeholders (including Victims Support ACT, ACT Office of Department of Public Prosecutions), on complex policy, performance and significant organisational issues that relate specifically to Victims’ Rights.
• Liaise regularly with Victims Support ACT and other key Victims’ Rights advocates to support resolving Victim of Crime Charter concerns related to ACTP in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with represent ACT Policing in forums, meetings and to support milestone reporting to ACT Government bodies.
• Ability to search and navigate police indices (eg. PROMIS) and other information management systems.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and be part of a small cohesive team.

Essential Requirements

List essential requirements for the role in this section – examples are below (remove as required):

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one;
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.

Additional Information

This role is located at the Canberra City Police Station, 16-18 London Court, Canberra ACT and applicants are expected to be based or relocate to the ACT.

Selection Criteria

Band 5

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes;
• Communicating and working effectively with other people; and
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills.

Application

As part of your application you are required to submit the following documents via the AFPs Recruitment System (MyCareer) 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 indicate 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.

External applicants please ensure you meet our employment suitability and COVID-19 vaccine requirements before submitting an 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.
• 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, application and ESQ, may be invited to a formal 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.

You can prepare for the interview by:

• Reviewing your responses to the selection criteria, picking a few additional examples to use in the interview.
• Participating in a mock interview using the selection criteria to think of possible questions.

Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.  

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.

Diversity and inclusion are operational priorities 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 - Liam O'MAHONY,

Contact Officer Phone: 0251264185, ​

Contact Officer Email: Liam.O'Mahony@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 26/02/2025

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