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EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13486

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?

The Central Secretariat Team Member will support and maintain relationships with stakeholders, provide high-level secretariat support to the AFP’s Strategic Board Framework, develop agendas in consultation with key business areas, quality assuring papers, attending meetings, preparing minutes, engaging with relevant stakeholders and managing meeting logistics, attendance, decisions and action items.

The CSU Team Member also maintains and updates relevant reference materials as required and conducts training in the use of AFP secretariat materials (such as Agenda, Committee Paper and Minute templates etc). As a CSU team member you need to ensure you have a customer focus.

As a Team Member in the AFP 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?

The Team Member Central Secretariat Unit (CSU) role contributes to effective, efficient and informed decision-making across the AFP by:

Supporting the AFP’s key internal Strategic Board Framework which sets the strategic direction of the AFP, promotes effective governance and decision-making, and monitors the AFP’s performance;
Supporting the AFP boards and advisory forums in functioning effectively and efficiently by managing the business considered at the Board meetings, helping to shape critical papers and providing strategic advice to Chairs and teams across the AFP, ensuring decision-making is made at the most appropriate level, outcomes are being referred to the other decision-making committees in the Strategic Board Framework;
Ensuring accountability for decisions made by: tracking and monitoring decisions; following-up and reporting on implementation and delivery; and communicating decisions taken to affected audiences;
Modelling best-practice secretariat behaviours, including promoting awareness of processes across the AFP; and
Cultivating the AFP’s secretariat capabilities, including providing guidance and support to Business areas secretariats and users.
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.
High level of attention to details.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Requirements

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

Possession of highly developed liaison skills.
Experience in secretariat or similar services.
Strong administration and organisational skills.
Highly motivated and self-driven.
Additional Information
This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.
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 - Sally Fairbrother,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 51265733,

Contact Officer Email: sally.fairbrother@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 23/09/2024

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