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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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 8 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• 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?

• Do you enjoy challenging work? We are looking for talented people to contribute to the operational training of our recruits and in-service members.
• Do you want to work for an Agency that directly impacts on the community by keeping Australia safe?
• Do you want a rewarding career that provides opportunities for domestic and international travel?
• Applications are sought from former and current serving law enforcement officers, Defence personnel and applicants with relevant industry experience to join our team of Operational Safety Training Instructors.

You will plan, develop and implement operational AFP programs focusing on developing the necessary skills, knowledge and values required by AFP appointees. Your focus will be to effectively deliver AFP outcomes and satisfactorily perform a range of AFP functions.

Our team's primary responsibility is to deliver operational safety training to recruits, in-service members and external agencies. You must therefore have a passion and proven ability to coach, guide and mentor participants whilst creating and maintaining a positive adult learning environment.

Our team is a key pillar of the Learning and Development Command, centrally coordinated in Canberra with offices in all AFP regional commands Australia wide.

We work in a high tempo environment and you will be expected to support our regionally based teams around Australia as required. You will be required to travel to various locations for short periods (typically 1-3 weeks) as directed by your supervisor

If you have a genuine passion for instructing and can demonstrate an ability to work in a diverse and fast paced team, then we'd like to hear from you.

What will you do?

• You will consistently conduct approved AFP operational safety training, including but not limited to firearms, electrical weapons, batons, restraints, defensive tactics, chemical agents, trauma training and threat assessment reality based training.
• Coach, mentor, guide and support training program participants.
• Create a positive adult learning environment that is student outcome focused.
• Maintain accurate training records of participant progress and outcomes.
• Maintain subject matter currency and training expertise through ongoing professional development outside the formal education process.
• Continuously improve and adapt to new or emerging training techniques and technologies.

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.
• Possess contemporary operational safety training knowledge and experience relevant to the role.

Desirable Requirements:

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

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE 40116) or the ability to obtain one. If successful, we will support you attaining this qualification.

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.