Talent Acquisition Officer - Volume/Bulk Recruitment

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION  - VIC; ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14011

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%
• 18 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?

We are currently seeking to fill vacancies in our Sworn Recruitment Team. Within our small team, you will have the opportunity to work on:

• End-to-end volume/bulk recruitment of recruits – ‘recruits’ are entry level employees commencing their training at the AFP College, before embarking on a career in:

  • AFP National Policing

  • ACT Policing

  • Or as a Protective Service Officer (PSO)

• Recruitment of experienced Police Officers from other states/territories

• Coordination of internal promotional rounds for our emerging Police and PSO leaders

What will you do?

As a member of our team, you would contribute to the recruitment of hundreds of new Police and PSOs each year. Our work is both challenging and highly rewarding, and it contributes to the AFP’s mission of keeping Australia and Australians safe.

Your duties would include:

• Administering the recruitment process using our in-house applicant tracking system (SAP SuccessFactors)
• Providing candidate care and engagement, supporting candidates through the recruitment process, including via our inbox and candidate care hotline
• Coordinating and assessing at assessment centres and interviews, often in locations around the country
• Contributing to improvements in our policies, our applicant tracking system, our processes and work flows, and our assessment/selection practices
• Liaising with a variety internal stakeholders
• Attending career fairs and information sessions as a positive and informative brand ambassador
• Working closely with colleagues in Marketing, as well as operational members in the business, on large national advertising campaigns

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
• Contemporary experience in a Recruitment/HR environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Strong administrative/organisational skills, including confidence with the Microsoft Office suite

Desirable Requirements

Experience in any combination of the following is desirable:

• High-volume / bulk recruitment, e.g. graduate or other entry-level recruitment
• Have contemporary Assessment Centre experience
• Completed study and/or qualifications in Human Resources
• Experience including:
  • Applicant tracking system / recruitment database administration
  • Assessments and interviews, both conducting and designing
  • Administering online assessments / psychometric testing
  • Strong Excel skills
• Experience or interest in emergency services or national security industries, e.g. defence, law enforcement, fire and emergency
• Ability to travel interstate

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time. These will used to shortlist your application against the position requirements.

• 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 include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum one page). Ensure your pitch tells us why you want the role and what skills and experience you will bring to the role. Include examples that demonstrate your capabilities in line with the role requirements and work level standards for the role. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Recruitment Process

• Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, will 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. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.  

• A merit pool may be created and used to fill future vacancies across the Recruitment function.

Selection Criteria

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

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.  
   

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: Peter Saul

Contact Officer Email: peter.saul@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 28/01/2025

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