• Job Description

  Req#: 13584

  Job Details

  EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

  LOCATION - QLD; VIC; WA

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

  JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13584

  This advertisement is to 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?

  The Command Corporate Services Unit (CCSU) encompasses diverse teams that provide critical corporate support services to all members within Commands. The current teams within the branch are Human Resources, Finance and Commercial Services and Property and Exhibits (P&E). The teams operate in a collaborative space, maintaining high levels of customer service and providing client focused outcomes.

  
  We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled, and client-focused professional with experience working in an environment of corporate reform. The Human Resources Team Member plays a key role in delivering day-to-day delivery of HR policy and advice, people analytics and reporting, workforce management and recruitment aligned with their Command Corporate Services Unit (CCSU) service offer.

  
  This role is responsible for fostering partnerships between the Command Executives, CCSU Leaders and national teams/centres of excellence to solve HR issues through the provision of consistent high quality customer service to stakeholders.

  
  You will be highly regarded for your contemporary HR capabilities, aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking, and relationship building. You will be an effective communicator and change management advocate and contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the AFP Code of Conduct, AFP Governance Instruments and other regulatory frameworks.
  

  What will you do?

  As a Human Resources Officer, you perform a variety of HR functions based on the Command’s priorities and operational requirements. Your responsibilities may include the following:
  

  • Working collaboratively with the People Command, national teams/centres of excellence, and/or other CCSUs to effectively execute HR services for the Command, including the provision of expert advice and support on policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and contemporary HR best practices.
  • Developing and implementing projects, strategies, and initiatives as part of the broader strategic requirements of the Command.
  • Supporting the Command in the development and implementation of local workforce plans, workforce planning, analytics, reports, and projections to inform current and future planning.
  • Providing best practice performance management advice and guidance, including informal and formal processes and practices.
  • Partnering with the AFP’s Recruitment Centre of Excellence to manage end-to-end recruitment activities for the Command including; development of role scopes, role sizing analysis, advice and support on recruitment and selection processes, liaising with Delegates and the Selection Advisory Committees and overseeing completion of recruitment gateways and on boarding.
  • Coordinating and supporting the Command’s Human Resource Committee/s including liaising with Superintendents and other CCSUs on the mobility of staff and secretariat responsibilities.
  • Providing input into all relevant business, strategic and enterprise-wide reporting requirements.
  • Developing contemporary knowledge and subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities aligned with the AFP’s 70:20:10 Model of Learning.
  • Performing a range of office management activities including HR administrative support and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
  • Maintain currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process to ensure you are up to date with the impact of changes in Government policy initiative and contribute to appropriate responses.
  • Lead by example, embodying the AFP’s values and the inclusive culture to which we aspire.

  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.
  • Cert IV or similar in Human Resources or other related expertise.
  • 3 or more years’ experience in a HR specialist or similar role.

  Desirable Requirements

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

  • Demonstrated experience in SAP or people management system.

  Selection Criteria

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

  Application

  Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal 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 include 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.

  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 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 and application, 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. 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.

  Contacts and Closing Information

  Contact Officer - Brooke Dickson,

  Contact Officer Phone: 0251265265,

  Contact Officer Email: ccsu-western-hr@afp.gov.au

  Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 17/10/2024

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

  www.afp.gov.au

• About the company

  The Australian Federal Police is the national and principal federal law enforcement agency of the Australian Government with the unique role of investigating crime and protecting the national security of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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