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EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13511

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 Team Member, Honours and Awards within Recognition, Ceremonial & Protocol (RC&P).

Honours & Awards are seeking an innovative and passionate individual to join a team of dedicated members, celebrating and recognising the significant impact of our policing activities in the Australian Capital Territory, nationally and internationally.

As a AFP Team Member you will 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.

We're interested in hearing from people who:
Have the ability to ask the right questions and find the right solutions, to act with integrity and place the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Can bring your passion for service excellence and, whilst being comfortable working independently, you will also be able to refer our customers to other specialist team members in order to better serve their needs.
Can demonstrate an ability to work in a busy, commercial, and driven retail environment whilst seeing the big picture for customers and providing them with holistic solutions.
Most importantly you'll need to have a genuine passion for the customer and for doing the right thing to ensure we're putting our customer's needs first.
What will you do?

This role predominately maintains Honours and Awards, including the provision of AFP internal awards and the facilitation of external awards and higher honours to current and former members.

You will be required to prepare written briefs and other correspondence, maintain spreadsheets, databases and SAP records, as well as developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Government House.

In this role you will:
Coordinate and process awards recognised through the Australian Honours System, the AFP Internal Awards Framework, international awards and awards from state and territory organisations
Maintain SAP records, excel spreadsheets and award databases
Provide timely and accurate advice to current and formers members through the team inbox and hotline
Prepare written briefs and other correspondence when required
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Provide support during the planning and delivery of the Commissioner’s Honours List and Foundation Day Honours List award ceremonies, and other events.
Develop Band 3 Team Members by fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High level customer service skills
Ability to work effectively in a small team environment including providing knowledge/skills transfer to other team members
Ability to be flexible and dynamic in response to changing priorities
Additional Information
This role is located in Canberra, ACT and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra, ACT.
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 - Robert Hodge,

Contact Officer Phone: 0251267854,

Contact Officer Email: Robert.Hodge@afp.gov.au

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

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