Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - VIC

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13305

This advertisement is to fill a current vacancy 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?

The Recruitment function is a part of the broader People Command within the Australian Federal Police.

Within Recruitment, a dedicated team is tasked with the particular recruitment of our Sworn Police and Protective Service Officers, this team administers bulk recruitment processes year round, and supports candidates through their journey towards becoming a Police, or Protective Service Officer. This team is known as the Sworn Recruitment team.

The role is centred around supporting our established Melbourne and Canberra based team members on a range of administration and recruitment activities that enable us to progress candidates through our recruitment gateways. Some examples of the tasks you may be involved in could include:

• Adminstering entrance examination invitations and outcomes
• Utilising our recruitment system to update and track candidate progression
• Organising a state-wide invitation to a physical aptitude test
• Preparing documents and materials in support of an in person assessment day.

More broadly, our Recruitment team also provides expert recruitment advice and services to our internal clients, represents the AFP brand as the first point of customer service for candidates, and ultimately supports the strategic intent of the AFP by recruiting the people we need, both now and for the future.

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?

A typical day for a Sworn Recruitment team member might involve:

• Processing recruitment actions and selection outcomes using the in-house recruitment system (SAP Success Factors).
• Providing candidate care via email and phone to candidates as they move through the recruitment process.
• Being a positive and informative brand ambassador for the AFP in all interactions with candidates.
• Participating in or supporting recruitment activities such as interviews or assessment centres.
• Generating letters of offer, and relevant documentation to ensure a positive and timely onboarding experience for new recruits.
• Liaising with a variety of internal stakeholders in response to their recruitment requirements to ensure operational and business needs are met.
• Assisting in a range of corporate support tasks and contributing to the review and evaluation of recruitment policies and processes to enhance the delivery of recruitment to the AFP.
• Producing reports and updates on recruitment processes and other relevant statistics.

Is this the perfect role for you?

Our ideal candidate:

• Has strong customer service skills.
• Is able to solve problems, work autonomously, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Is confident, clear, and concise when communicating over the phone, through virtual meetings, In person, and in email.
• Enjoys working in a lively and collaborative small team environment.
• Enjoys delivering work against a process or defined workflow.
• Is confident with the Microsoft Office suite, and comfortable learning new systems and processes.
• Strong attention to detail.

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.
• Knowledge of, or the desire to learn about government recruitment.
• High level customer service skills.
• Broad ranging administrative skills.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Contemporary experience working in one of the below areas:
  • Recruitment/HR environment, or;
  • Administration - ideally in a government organisation, or;
  • High level customer service role.

• Completed study and/or qualifications in Human Resources
• Ability to travel interstate

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 one page). 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 - Peter Saul,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 8743,

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

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 16/08/2024

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