Commercial Support Officer

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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 Commercial Support Officer.

As a Finance & Commercial Team Member you work under the direction of your Senior Team Members and Team Leader to deliver professional, high quality and timely finance and commercial services. You work under minimal supervision to achieve high quality results, you anticipate and adapt to changing priorities and suggest new ways of working with the team. You take responsibility for achieving the objectives you are allocated and managing your work through to completion. You build effective relationships with other team members, frontline staff and other key stakeholders that is based on mutual respect and a genuine understanding of others needs to deliver high quality corporate services to the Command.  This role is based at Western Command, located in our Perth Headquarters. Successful Applicants will be required to relocate to Perth.

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 Finance and Commercial team supports the Command through the delivery of financial and commercial services. As Commercial Support Team Member, your responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with the Chief Finance Officer Portfolio, national and local teams to effectively manage Command Facilities, Fleet and Logistics.
• Provision of building and accommodation services including spatial planning, accommodation projects and safe & key management.
• Provision of Fleet Services including new leasing, decommissioning, servicing, fuel cards, insurance claims, car parking & traffic infringements, and log book reviews to assist with FBT reporting.
• Asset Management activities, asset disposal and general asset queries.
• Provision of logistics services, including national roll-outs, stock control, event support, maintaining stores.

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.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band Level 5
• 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. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contact Officer - Laura Carpenter,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 5***, ​

Contact Officer Email: ***************@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 26/02/2024