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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 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 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?

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 employee by providing services across Australia and directly supporting the health of the frontline. SHIELD will propel the AFP to a more preventative, forward leaning, face to face service delivery model in support of performance optimisation.

AFP’s complex and diverse Work Health and Safety (WHS) landscape requires dynamic and innovative WHS solutions which support member safety and continuous improvement, while enabling achievement of operational objectives. 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.

The WHS team includes an operational capability aligned to specific AFP Commands, as well as a national capability focussed on strategy projects and facilitation of regulatory engagement and compliance. WHS Advisors contribute to identification of trends, and major safety concerns and development of are looked at holistically with respect to the AFP Work Health and Safety Management System (WHSMS).

These roles are full-time and ongoing with ability for some flexible work arrangements to be considered.

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.

What will you do?

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 Commands.
• Informing injury prevention and risk management practices and procedures.
• Assessing, investigating and advising on remediation strategies for workplace hazards and incidents.
• Leading the implementation and sustainment of preventive interventions, safe work procedures, hazard control programs, hazardous substance and other relevant registers in AFP workplaces.
• Monitoring and reporting on WHS performance and the effectiveness of risk controls in AFP workplaces in consultation with duty holders.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and review of corporate policies, processes and systems which enhance the delivery of AFP operational outcomes.
• Operating as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Preparation 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 Comcare.
• Quality assurance on service delivery with a focus on continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Australian Citizenship at the time of application
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Certificate 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 process
• Proven ability to understand, apply and communicate complex work health and safety processes and requirements

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 - David Goff

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 7975​

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 23/07/2025