EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Ongoing Full time
LOCATION: ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY: Band 06 ($102,927.00 - 113,563.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: 13681
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.
About the AFP: 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: 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 payGenerous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise AgreementFlexible 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? The Work Health and Safety (WHS) capability is an important element of SHIELD.
SHIELD is a multi-disciplinary health capability which embeds a preventative health and wellbeing focus into the day-to-day operations for AFP employees by providing services across Australia and directly supporting the health of the frontline.
The WHS team exists for the dual purposes of ensuring AFP's compliance with its WHS legislative obligations to mitigate, and reduce, workplace injury and illness and to support the development of a robust preventative organisational safety culture.
What will you do? Role Description & Responsibilities: Work Health Safety Advisors are responsible for leading, advising and reporting on AFP Work Health Safety strategies, plans and initiatives in collaboration with AFP Health and Safety Representatives.
The duties include but are not limited to: Providing professional advice, assessment and consultation to ensure legislative compliance and better practice, including provision of mentoring and support to AFP CommandsInforming injury prevention and risk management practices and proceduresAssessing, investigating and advising on remediation strategies for workplace hazards and incidentsLeading the implementation and sustainment of preventive interventions, safe work procedures, hazard control programs, hazardous substance and other relevant registers in AFP workplacesMonitoring and reporting on WHS performance and the effectiveness of risk controls in AFP workplaces in consultation with duty holdersContributing to the development, implementation and review of corporate policies, processes and systems which enhance the delivery of AFP operational outcomesOperating as part of a multi-disciplinary teamPreparation and delivery of Regional Safety Committees in accordance with legislative requirements (quarterly and consultative with workers)Fostering and encouraging a collaborative partnership with the WHS Regulator ComcareQuality assurance on service delivery with a focus on continuous improvementEssential Requirements: Australian CitizenshipA Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain oneCertificate IV or above in Work Health and Safety or equivalent (or demonstrated relevant experience and working towards attaining formal qualifications)Maintain currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education processProven ability to understand, apply and communicate complex work health and safety processes and requirementsDesirable Requirements: Current valid Australian driver's licenseExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a large organisational settingCert IV in Government InvestigationsLead Auditor TrainingRadiation Safety TrainingAbility to quickly establish effective and authentic rapportDemonstrated high level emotional intelligenceDemonstrated ability to be resilient and adaptableDemonstrated investigative mindsetDemonstrated high level negotiation skillsSelection Criteria: Achieve resultsCommunicates with influenceContributes to strategic thinkingCultivates productive working relationshipsShows personal drive and integrityApplication: 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 pitch (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 work level standards 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.
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.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.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.Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.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 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.
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.
Contacts and Closing Information: Contact Officer: Kaelly Tse
Contact Officer Phone: Contact Officer Email: Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 31/10/2024
To view other employment opportunities, please visit our career site: www.afp.gov.au
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