• Job Description

  Req#: 12373

  Job Details

  EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

  LOCATION - ACT

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

  JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12373

  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
  • 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 Vetting Analyst (Band 4).

  The AFP is looking for motivated, skilled, culturally sensitive, customer focused individuals to meet current and anticipated vacancies at the AFP Vetting Analyst Band 4 level .

  You will gather information from various sources, conduct interviews, process security clearance assessments and provide timely, high quality recommendations regarding security clearance outcomes. The AFP is seeking applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in both written and verbal communications.

  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 a Vetting Analyst, completing security clearance assessments for the AFP you will:

  • Work individually and with your team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a security clearance in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and AFP governance frameworks.
  • Manage your own allocation of vetting assessments.
  • Assess information from various sources, conduct research and review existing holdings.
  • Conduct interviews with clearance applicants to sensitively collect personal information.
  • Conduct analysis, write assessments and provide advice that identifies areas for further resolution in the vetting process.

  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.

  Desirable Requirements

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

  • Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)
  • Security clearance or investigative/analytical experience

  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

  As part of your application you are required to submit the following documents via the AFPs Recruitment System (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 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!

  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.

  Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ)

  All external applicants must complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire should you successfully progress from the application stage. 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. We encourage you to review our employment suitability standards to ensure that you meet the requirements before you submit your application.

  The AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know if you'll need to provide the following additional information:

  • A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
  • Traffic history for the last 10 years;
  • and Proof of Australian citizenship.

  Applicants will not receive feedback at this gateway.

  Interview

  Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume, application and ESQ, 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.

  You can prepare for the interview by:

  • reviewing your responses to the selection criteria, picking a few additional examples to use in the interview
  • participating in a mock interview using the selection criteria to think of possible questions.

  Finger Printing

  AFP employees are required to have their finger prints taken. This requirement will be undertaken at the time an offer of employment is made.

  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 - Ashley Bourne,

  Contact Officer Phone: 02 51266735,

  Contact Officer Email: ashley.bourne@afp.gov.au

  Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 22/11/2023

  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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