• Job Description

  Req#: 12506

  Job Details

  EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

  LOCATION - WA

  AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06, $102,927.00 - $113,563.00

  JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12506

  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 Senior HR Officer.

  We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, and client-focused HR professional to join a high performing HR team in our Western Command, with the role based in Perth Headquarters.

  CCSUs are skilled, agile and multi-disciplined teams which provide timely, high-quality and professional corporate services in accordance with their Command's priorities.

  Under the broad direction of the CCSU Team Leader HR, the Senior HR Officer role supports broader organisational corporate reform and the delivery of operational HR policy and advice, people analytics and reporting, development and implementation of strategic forward­ looking HR initiatives, recruitment and the management of complex workforce management issues.

  
  The role is responsible for enhancing partnerships between the Command and national specialist HR teams to deliver consistent, timely and high quality HR services. The Senior HR Officer role is expected to plan, prioritise, delegate and drive HR initiatives to meet the corporate needs of the Command.

  
  You are dynamic and flexible in your approach to day-to-day work, have the ability to prioritise and multi-task, engaging multiple stakeholders and corporate centres of excellence to deliver high-level outcomes to foster a positive reputation and trust in the team.
  In addition to HR specialist capabilities and/or relevant qualifications, you will need to demonstrate the ability to thrive in a complex and challenging environment.

  
  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?

  As Senior HR Officer, you support the Command through the delivery of client focused HR services across a range of HR functions. Your responsibilities include the following:

  • Working collaboratively with the People Command, national corporate teams/centres of excellence and/or other CCSUs in delivering timely, consistent and professional HR services for the Command;
  • Providing expert advice and support on policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and contemporary HR best practices;
  • Coordinating the development, maintenance and implementation of mitigation strategies of Command organisational structures aligned with the Command budget, in collaboration with Finance stakeholders to influence; Command decision-making;
  • Coordinating the development and implementation of Command workforce plans including identification of Command workforce challenges and development of mitigation strategies;
  • Developing and overseeing Command-specific people related reporting, ensuring the Command's SAP data integrity and use of HR analytics to influence Command decision making;
  • Delivery of mobility planning and management of the Command's workforce through the Human Resource Committee including secretariat responsibilities;
  • Supporting Command Executive and Supervisors in the development and implementation of a diverse range of workforce strategies and processes including leadership development and succession planning;
  • Provide high-level advice, support and guidance to stakeholders in the management of complex performance management matters;
  • Planning, coordinating and overseeing the Command's Recruitment Strategy and end-to-end recruitment activities in partnership with the AFP Recruitment Centre of Excellence and alignment with relevant enterprise strategy;
  • Driving innovation and continuous corporate service delivery improvements to reduce red tape and better support the frontline;
  • Providing expert advice and support to deliver relevant business, strategic and enterprise wide reporting requirements;
  • Maintaining contemporary subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities aligned with the AFP's 70:20:10 Model of Learning to ensure you are able to effectively undertake your duties and are up to date on relevant legislative and policy changes; and
  • Effectively building and maintaining capability within the team, while managing the day-to-day performance of team members.

  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.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing effective and high-level consultancy and partnership support to senior management teams in regards to complex HR matters.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Formal qualifications and/or professional experience in HR.

  Selection Criteria

  • Achieve results
  • Communicates with influence
  • Contributes to strategic thinking
  • Cultivates productive working relationships
  • Shows personal drive and integrity

  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.
  • External applicants please ensure you meet our employment suitability and COVID-19 vaccine requirements before submitting an application.

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

  Good luck with your application!

  Employment Suitability

  Should you successfully progress from the application stage the Recruitment Team will contact you to complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ). 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 employment suitability 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.
  
  AFP employees are required to have their fingerprints taken at the time an offer of employment is made.

  COVID - 19 Mandate

  AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

  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.

  Please be aware that applications will be shortlisted late December/early January. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by mid-February 2024 to progress to the next stage in the recruitment process.

  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 - Brooke Dickson,

  Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 5265,

  Contact Officer Email: brooke.dickson@afp.gov.au

  Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 21/12/2023

  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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