Support Officer - Freedom Of Information

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 03, $69,224.00 - $80,821.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12845

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, professional, enthusiastic and committed applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Support Officer - Freedom of Information (FOI) in the Commercial, Governance and Information Law Branch within AFP Legal located in Canberra.

AFP Legal is the AFP's internal legal practice, delivering legal services across the wide spectrum of AFP activities both domestically and overseas. AFP lawyers work in an exciting, dynamic and intellectually challenging environment providing legal advice in areas including criminal law, information law, national security law, dispute resolution, administrative law, employment law, commercial law, and governance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant legal practice that has a diverse and exciting range of work and internal clients, and is committed to the development of its lawyers and support staff, and the maintenance of a supportive and flexible working environment.

As an employee of 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?

A Freedom of Information Support Officer role working in the Commercial, Governance and lnformation Law Branch in AFP Legal assists AFP Legal and AFP business through the provision of a variety of administrative functions. This work may include :

• Managing FOI databases and recording information in the database;
• Record keeping, file management and reporting requirements;
• Drafting routine correspondence in relation to FOI requests and developing a practical understanding of the administrative FOI system;
• Compilation of documents;
• Undertaking some minor project and research work to support AFP business;

Assisting professional staff on specific matters as required; and

Assisting to meet legislative, external and AFP corporate obligations.

Essential Requirements

Have a Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

Strong administrative skills, including the ability to gain broad knowledge of FOI processes.

Flexibility and adaptability with proven ability to multitask and prioritise.

Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Requirements

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

Formal qualifications are not required for this role, however, previous work experience within a FOI or Legal area is highly desirable.

Selection Criteria

Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes

Communicating and working effectively with other people

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 capab