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 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 11 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?

Applications are sought from highly motivated, skilled, enthusiastic leaders wishing to be considered for a Team Leader role within our Police and Protective Service Officer Recruitment Team.

This team administers multiple national bulk recruitment processes year round, and supports candidates through their journey towards becoming a Police, or Protective Service Officer. The team also manage all internal Police and Protective Service Officer promotion processes and lateral engagements of Sworn officers from other jurisdictions. The team also provides expert recruitment advice and services to our internal clients, represents the AFP brand as the first point of customer service for candidates, and ultimately supports the strategic intent of the AFP by recruiting the people we need, both now and for the future.

What will you do?

Team Leaders are responsible for leading the team and providing clear direction and support ensuring the team manage priorities and deadlines efficiently and to a high standard. In this role you will be able to think creatively about how to attract the right talent at the right time for the AFP and well as establishing the ways in which we assess talent.

In this role you will have a relatively high level of autonomy. You will be responsible for workload allocation and exercise sound judgement for team and financial approvals. You will have relevant experience and knowledge of end to end recruitment processes, the current recruiting market and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaboration, strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency will be important personal traits.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provision of leadership to staff in relation to day to day recruitment processes, ensuring consistency in the application and interpretation of polices and governance;
• Management of work performance to ensure that deadlines are met;
• Analysis and application of recruitment and performance metrics to support decision making;
• Identifying and planning for peaks and throughs throughout the yearly recruitment cycle;
• Seeking continuous improvements to ensure that the AFP continues to deliver on the right people in the right place at the right time.

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.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Have contemporary recruitment knowledge and experience relevant to the role of Recruitment Team Leader.
• Previous experience in volume / bulk recruitment (online testing and assessment centres) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
• Experience using Success Factors Recruitment System.
• Experience in an agency environment.

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band level 7.
• This role is located in Canberra and Melbourne. Applicants are expected to be based in the Canberra or Melbourne region.

Commitment to Diversity and 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.

Contact Officer - Carla Babic

​Contact Officer Email: [email protected]