• Job Description

  Req#: 12780

  Job Details

  EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

  LOCATION - ACT

  AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04, $80,821.00 - $95,010.00

  JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12780

  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 suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Library Technician.

  The AFP Library & Knowledge Services team delivers a wide range of open source information products and services in support of enabling our police to deliver maximum impact to the criminal environment. The team works collaboratively with various external partners to deliver library services in a busy and dynamic environment.

  The role is in the AFP Library & Knowledge Services team, AFP College, Barton, Canberra. It primarily requires a person who has highly developed organisation, collaboration, and customer service skills and who can deliver within critical timeframes due to the operational nature of the AFP. The responsibilities of the role are vital in creating access to library and information resources.

  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?

  Demonstrable experience in a special/corporate/government library setting is desirable, with the ability to be flexible across a range of duties such as:

  • Manage inter-library loans and document delivery;

  • Assist with loan and reference queries, including rostered service desk shifts;

  • Deliver quality customer service with a capability to prioritise requests, based on operational requirements;

  • Provide web-based and library database searches for current awareness products and client requests;

  • Maintain library resources, records and systems, through cataloguing, abstracting, collection maintenance, and digitisation projects;

  • Assist with library outreach programs to promote library services, including displays and presentations;

  • Contribute and maintain a high quality and respected service to a wide variety of rank and roles with the AFP;

  The role requires a person capable of demonstrating flexibility and adaptability across all library services, within a small and established team environment.

  Please note: this role has been advertised in multiple cities, however it is based in Canberra and interstate candidates will be required to relocate.

  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.

  • Formal qualifications in library science, such as a Diploma in Library and Information Studies, at a minimum; or contemporary demonstrated equivalent skills.

  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.

  • Formal qualification in Library Studies/Science relevant to 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.

  You may also be required to successfully complete an AFP Organisational Health Assessment. This comprises of a character assessment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on these results.

  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 - Sandra Tomley,

  Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 3693,

  Contact Officer Email: bartonlibrary@afp.gov.au

  Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 13/03/2024

  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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