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SalaryEMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Temporary Full time for a period of up to 2 years
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $113,563.00 - $121,628.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12595
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.
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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
- 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
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 7 - Learning Experience Designer in the AFP Leadership Centre.
The Leadership Centre is responsible for providing advice on leadership development available to the AFP's workforce. The Centre manages a number of leadership initiatives and services, and provides strategic input with relevant stakeholders on leadership development across all career streams including Police, PSO and professional or unsworn appointees.
As a Team Leader you also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
This role is based at AFP Headquarters in Barton ACT. Flexible work arrangements can be discussed for the suitable applicant. Domestic travel may be a part of the role to participate in training development, evaluation and continual improvement, or where required for training delivery around Australia.
What will you do?
The role includes the creation of advanced, digitally-enhanced learning experiences, in line with current educational methodologies and trends. This role will also be responsible for identifying and implementing solutions to enhance leadership capability development within the senior executive leadership framework. This may involve revising our existing internally delivered programs, exploring externally provided development opportunities, and establishing strategic partnerships.
The modernisation, creative development solutions and immersive experiences crafted by you will enable leaders to better navigate and thrive in complex environments.
In this role you will:
- Lead the analysis, design, and Development of high-quality instructional materials and curricula.
- Ensure instructional design methodologies and best practices are applied to create effective and engaging learning experiences.
- Integrate contemporary learning technologies and innovative instructional strategies to enhance the learning environment.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in e-Learning and educational technology.
- Provide expert advice and support to trainers and educators in delivering content effectively.
- Develop and facilitate train-the-trainer sessions and other professional development activities.
- Work collaboratively to develop strategies for continuous improvement in instructional practices.
- Work autonomously and deliver on the above responsibilities to a high standard.
- Provide high quality, timely and contemporary advice on curriculum development, design and continual improvement.
- Proactively seek out opportunities for continual improvement and, new ways of delivering high quality leadership packages.
- Contributes to creative and innovative thinking and solutions and demonstrates a good work life balance and commitment to learning.
The successful applicant will:
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high level writing, editing and presentation skills.
- Have the ability to analyse information, and develop innovative and practical solutions, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrate high level organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Have the ability to identify and develop continual improvement opportunities relevant to the leadership packages and communicate them to the team.
- Provide support for package or session facilitation or delivery as required.
- Share knowledge and skills with others to achieve team outcomes.
- Mentor and develop team members and their skills.
- Model an enthusiasm for Learning and advocate for and foster a continuous learning mindset in others.
- You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Substantial experience base and/or formal qualifications in curriculum development, design and continual improvement/ change management.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality documentation using computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Adobe PDF
- Strong attention to detail
- High level oral and written communication skills
- Strong client focus
- Contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Advanced qualifications and extensive experience, applying emerging adult education methodologies and technological trends in simulations, micro-learning, and learning analytics.
- Experience in the use of SharePoint.
- Knowledge of information management practices.
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Teams in an enterprise environment.
- Achieve results
- Communicates with influence
- Contributes to strategic thinking
- Cultivates productive working relationships
- Shows personal drive and integrity
- Technical knowledge and skills
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
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 the Recruitment Team will contact you to complete an 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 to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
AFP employees are required to have their fingerprints taken at the time an offer of employment is made.
COVID - 19 Mandate
AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.
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 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 to find out how to prepare for you interview.
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 .
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Brett MacDonald,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 3935,
Contact Officer Email: Brett.MacDonald@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 08/02/2024
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