Team Member Capability Development Coordination Team (Band 4)

Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04, $80,821.00 - $95,010.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12488
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
• 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 individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Band 4Team Member within the newly established Pacific Law Enforcement Cooperation Program (LECP), Pacific Asia Command. Roles are based in AFP Headquarters, Canberra.
The Pacific is key to Australia and AFP interests. Our primary focus in the Pacific is promoting regional stability, maintaining the rule of law and working closely with our Pacific partners. With over 100 AFP members located across the Pacific, we work directly with local law enforcement to combat crime and provide specialist policing training, equipment and education.
The LECP aims to strengthen the capability of Pacific police and law enforcement agencies through provision of short term or one-off specialist policing training, operational support, equipment and other Capability Development initiatives. By doing so, we help build greater capacity to meet bilateral and regional priorities and more effectively cooperate to fight transnational crime. The program broadens existing AFP support delivered to our Pacific partners through bilateral arrangements and the existing AFP led Pacific Community for Law Enforcement Cooperation (PCLEC) framework.
As a Team Member of the LECP Coordination team, you will engage and work with a range of partners across the Pacific region to develop, assess and monitor Capability Development proposals. You will also contribute to the delivery of LECP funded initiatives through managing the purchase of equipment and providing coordination and logistical support to training programs delivered in Australia and overseas. You will also undertake a range of tasks and ad-hoc projects which support individual LECP initiatives and/or contribute to the overall effective functioning of the LECP.
There may be a requirement to travel internationally within the Pacific to undertake various duties, and potentially 'fly in fly out' support. As such, successful candidates will be required to complete an overseas deployment medical clearance.
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?
Working as part of the LECP team, you will:

• Undertake a range of operational support and administrative tasks.
• Effectively manage the team inbox.
• Ensure tasks are tracked efficiently and records are maintained accurately.
• Assist in organising training, workshop or forum attendance including travel and accommodation.
• Build and sustain internal and external professional networks and collaborative working relationships.
• Work effectively in a small team environment.

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.
• Contemporary skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Highly developed attention to detail, organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level liaison skills with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a cross-cultural setting.

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

• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Administration experience.

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

(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 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.
Feedback - only applicants who progress to interview will be provided with feedback for this process.
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage the Recruitment Team will contact you to complete an . 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 - Jodi Holz,
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 3846, ​
Contact Officer Email: Jodi.Holz@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 11/01/2024
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