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EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13525

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 24 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
About the role

Are you an HR professional passionate about driving employment relations legislation and policy change? Are you solution-focused and like shaping the strategic direction of the AFP? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? If so, we want you!

The People Policy team sits within the broader Workplace Relations team in the People Services branch and is responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of a range of people and employment related services that support the workforce, HR partners and Senior Executive. The People Policy team manages the governance for the People Services branch, ensuring the material is clear and concise and supports the AFP’s employment framework by guiding consistent and fair decision-making.

As an HR Policy Officer within our team, you will offer valuable expertise and specialist advice to AFP leaders and employees, ensuring a proactive and effective management of employee relations risks throughout the organisation. A primary component of this role involves analysing and interpreting Commonwealth legislation and AFP employment frameworks and principles, AFP HR governance, as well as leading engagement with key internal and external stakeholders and steering strategic initiatives. These integral roles require extensive collaboration across the organisation, while working closely with your peers to foster a harmonious and risk-aware work environment, which in turn assists in shaping the strategic direction of the AFP.

We are looking for suitably qualified HR Policy Officer (AFP Band 5) to fill current vacancies within our team. A merit pool will also be created to fill any other vacancies that arise at this level within the People Policy team over the next 12 months.

What will you do?

Responsibilities of the role includes, but are not limited to:

Driving the development of HR policies and guidelines.
Interpreting and applying contemporary HR theory, frameworks, principles, policies, and practice in the workplace.
Undertaking research and analysis.
Demonstrating excellent writing skills and an understanding of the importance of style and presentation.
Demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Utilising project management skills to track, record and report on progress.

About you:
Our ideal candidate(s) would have the following experience and attributes:

Demonstrated prior experience in a HR role or HR Policy team.
The ability to self-direct and proactively navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
The ability to quickly develop and maintain strong working relationships and appropriately respond to the needs of stakeholders at various levels.
Clearly demonstrate a sound ability to communicate with influence, including good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
The ability to convey messages effectively across multiple audiences, including the Senior Executive, and exercising discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
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.
Relevant work experience in a HR role or HR Policy team.
Desirable Requirements

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

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field or progress towards this outcome.
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills
Additional Information
The role is Canberra-based, however remote working arrangements may be negotiated by suitable candidates who are currently based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide. Where remote working arrangements are established, employees must have the ability to travel to Canberra as required.
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 - Kathryn Thomas,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 6090,

Contact Officer Email: Kathryn.Thomas@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 25/09/2024

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