Human Resources Officer

Job Details EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY -Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14660

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 days of mandatory rest leave per year 18 days of paid personal leave per year Generous superannuation of 15.4% 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement 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 Specialist Protective Command (SPC) within the AFP is a hybrid (Specialised / Operational) Command within the AFP and is responsible for safeguarding Australians and Australian interests through the delivery and coordination of protective security and aviation policing.

The Business Strategy and Governance Section (BSGS) is customer-focused, providing an embedded strategic and corporate enabling service for SPC. The BSGS provides a single-entry point for enquiries and information on SPC activities including governance, national strategy, workforce management and planning, procurement and logistics support across SPC.

The Workforce Management Team (WMT) within BSGS supports SPC through the delivery of Human Resources (HR) policy, advice and reporting, people analytics, workforce management and recruitment. In this small team, you will collaborate with other Commands within the AFP to deliver efficient, effective and compliant HR services for SPC.

You will approach your daily tasks with energy and adaptability, organise your work efficiently, make informed decisions, and achieve timely results. You will collaborate seamlessly with the team to share information, develop members and provide advice with optimism and enthusiasm that inspires others to meet team objectives. You will engage with various stakeholders and communicate effectively to deliver high level outcomes, enhance the team's reputation, and foster trust.

What will you do? As a HR Officer, you will perform a variety of HR functions for SPC. Your responsibilities may include :

Working collaboratively across SPC and other Commands within the AFP to execute HR services for SPC. Providing expert advice and support on policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and contemporary HR best practice. Developing and implementing projects, strategies, and initiatives as part of the broader strategic workforce management requirements for SPC. Applying analytical techniques to draw insights into complex business problems. Identifying current and future data requirements and contributing to the design of datasets. Understanding how corporate systems work to inform what data and HR metrics can be utilised. Supporting SPC to coordinate, develop, and implement command-level HR and workforce planning documents, reports, and statistics to initiatives. Partnering with AFP Recruitment to facilitate SPC recruitment activities. Coordinating and supporting the SPC HR Committee, including liaising with committee members and stakeholders and undertaking secretariat responsibilities. Producing SPC organisational structure charts and ensuring structure changes are compliant with AFP and SPC recruitment frameworks. Performing a range of office management activities including monitoring multiple team inboxes, triaging requests, and prioritising and actioning tasks in a timely manner. Contributing to and preparing briefs and talking points to support decision making ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. 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. Demonstrated experience in HR to support the delivery of business outcomes. Proven experience using HR systems to identify anomalies, investigate data integrity and propose HR solutions. A strong customer focus, designing HR products with the end user in mind. Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Office suite of programs, most notably Outlook and Excel. Desirable Requirements The following skills and / or experience would be highly regarded :

Relevant HR qualifications or progress towards achieving this qualification and / or experience in one or more fields of HR and / or data analytics. Experience in SAS Visual Analytics and SAP or similar software such as Power BI. Additional Information

• This position is based in the AFP National Headquarters in Canberra at the Edmund Barton Building. Successful applicants are expected to relocate or be based in Canberra. The AFP does not cover relocation or travel expenses.

Application As part of your application, you will be required to submit the following documents :

o What attracted you to this role?

o What does working in a team mean to you, and how have you demonstrated this capability?

o Tell us about a time you have had to organise and manage competing priorities. What tools did you use? How did you determine what to do first?

When responding to the questions, please consider the tasks of the role to contextualise your responses and how your experience aligns with the AFP Work Level Standards .

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application. Aim to commence shortlisting for interviews mid-July 2025.

Recruitment processApplicants 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 your interview.

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. Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position. 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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information Contact Officer : Monica Murphy (10 to 18 June 2025), Renee Griffin (19 June to 27 June 2025)

Contact Officer Phone : Monica Murphy (02) 5126 7301, Renee Griffin (02) 5126 6069

Applications Close : 11 : 59pm (AEST) 27 / 06 / 2025

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