Full time
$107,559.00 - $118,673.00 + 15.4% Superannuation
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 down4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year18 days of paid personal leave per yearGenerous superannuation of 15.4%16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without payFlexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balanceHealth & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and preventionAccess to ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesWhat is the role? Have you been looking for an opportunity that offers meaningful work, allows you to showcase your professionalism, stakeholder engagement skills, and your ability to make things happen in order to support Senior Executives?
The AFP currently has a vacancy for a Senior HR Advisor - SES Unit. This role provides expert HR advice and strategic support to the Senior Executive Service (SES) and Executive Level (EL) cohorts within the AFP. Working as a Senior HR Advisor will provide you the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives that aid the development of high performing leaders, ensuring the capacity and capability of our SES and EL employees supports the operational performance and outcomes of the AFP. You will also play a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding team members within EST and supporting the Team Leader to maintain a harmonious and resilient team environment.
Our ideal candidate is someone who loves variation in their day to day work, is proactive and can manage competing priorities with ease. You will need to be a highly professional individual with exceptional leadership skills and ability to develop and foster strong working relationships across 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.
Provide professional, accurate and concise advice to SES and Executive Level employees on the application of relevant entitlements.Prepare formal correspondence for an executive audience, including briefs, minutes and committee papers.Coordinate all aspects of SES recruitment, including on-boarding, internal movements and separations.Coordinate SES and Executive Level annual performance review processes.Lead the development of projects, policies and guidelines that support the development and mobility of executives.Support the Team Leader to manage workflows and prioritisation of tasks to meet the needs of our reactive working environment.Support the creation and maintenance of a harmonious and resilient team environment.Mentor and develop team members.Display professional ethical standards and personal integrity in dealing with sensitive personnel information.You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.Relevant work experience in an HR generalist or specialist role.Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels.The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or progress towards this outcome.Additional information This position is an AFP Band level 6.The role is Canberra-based, however remote working arrangements may be negotiated by suitable candidates who are currently based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. Where remote working arrangements are established, employees must have the ability to travel to Canberra as required.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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 10/01/2025
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