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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 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?

The AFP is looking for highly motivated, skilled, enthusiastic and customer focused individuals to fill immediate roles at the Band 6 level as well as anticipated vacancies at the Band 7 level. A merit pool will also be formed from this process for future roles (nationally).

Current vacancies are:

1. Team Leader Information Management (Band 7)
2. Senior Team Member Information Management (Band 6)

The AFP is embarking on major initiatives to use information and data to proactively identify and disrupt criminal activity; and the introduction of big data platforms and related information programs necessitates stronger information, records and data management skills. We seek a qualified, highly motivated Information Management career specialists to assist us.

The Information Management unit sits within the Chief Information Officer (CIO) portfolio and champions the AFP’s digital capabilities by implementing information management initiatives to support the goals of the agency. The Information Management unit is an evolving team that plays a key role in shaping the delivery of updates to enterprise-wide information, records and data governance framework, with a focus on implementing modern practices, systems and initiatives.

You will 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 be capable of delivering the core responsibilities of the position and meet the requirements outlined below.

What will you do?

1. Band 7 – Team Leader Information Management

The Team Leader Information Management will play a key role in shaping the delivery of significant programs of work to mature the enterprise-wide information, records and data strategies with a focus on implementation of modern practices, systems and initiatives.

The duties of this position include leading a high-performing team to:

• Drive initiatives for the implementation of enterprise information and records management solutions to reduce cost and complexity, increase trust and integrity, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Review and implement AFP Information Management strategies, policies and guidelines, in line with digital transformation activities, modern practice and compliance requirements.
• Drive facets of the implementation and adaption of the AFP’s new Digital Records Management Solution (DRMS).
• Develop new information management processes to support the implementation and sustainment of holistic records management and digitisation initiatives.
• Consult, gather requirements and develop compliant, innovative and modern user-centric solutions to information and records management challenges.
• Evaluate and implement methods for enhancing business efficiency by digitising and streamlining existing processes and practices.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support to AFP staff and stakeholders on information, records and data management matters.
• Coach, lead, mentor and develop team members to ensure continual development and cross-skilling within the team

1. Band 6 – Senior Information Management Officer

The duties of this position include leading and supporting work streams to:

• Support leadership and project teams to implement enterprise information and records management program of works
• Manage business-focused consultation to identify current process, gather requirements and support implementation of innovative solutions to meet end-user functional needs and compliance requirements.
• Develop new records management processes to support the implementation and sustainment of holistic records management and digitisation initiatives.
• Manage, maintain and support digital and hybrid records management system(s) in line with overarching AFP processes
• Develop and implement modernised information management strategies, policies and guidelines
• Lead and deliver training to AFP personnel in various formats
• Provide expert guidance and support to AFP staff and stakeholders on information, records and data management

Please note, the Information Management unit is also currently recruiting Band 4 & Band 5 positions. Should you be interested in applying for these band levels please visit the AFP Job vacancies page and locate the advertisement.

Essential Requirements

• Current Australian Citizenship.
• Security Clearance to NV1 or the ability to obtain one.
• Formal qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution or extensive demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in information and records management in a government context.
• Demonstrated experience in information and records implementation and/or enhancement projects
• Demonstrated practical expertise in one or more specific information or records management disciplines in a government legislative context (For example eDRMS, information governance, records management, data governance, document and content management, information architecture) and the proven ability to apply compliant solutions to meet business needs.
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability in the use of different technologies in an administrative capacity.
• Proven ability to complete tasks independently, and work as a member of a proactive and virtual team.
• Demonstrated effective team leadership and individual mentoring experience (Required for Band 7 only)

Additional Information

At the time of applying, candidates will be asked to select which band level they are applying for. There will also be an option to select both Band 6 & Band 7 should you wish. Please note, you will only be assessed for the band levels you indicate interest.

• Remote working from home arrangements from any location in Australia will be considered.
• This role may require some interstate travel on an ad-hoc basis.
• No feedback will be provided to applicants that are unsuccessful at application. Candidates invited to interview can request verbal feedback from a panel member at the end of the recruitment process.
• Interviews undertaken by applicants in the recruitment process are to completed in alignment with the organisations values, culture and professional standards. At no stage are Artificial Intelligence or any other tools or resources to be utilised by applicants when completing the interview to give an individual applicant an unfair advantage against all other applicants. Any tools, resources or additional methods that can be utilised through our processes will be advised by a representative of our selection advisory committee as part of the recruitment process (if applicable). Any breach of these guidelines through a selection process will see applicants found to be in breach of the organisations values and will effectively result in the removal of the applicant from consideration through the process. For further information around the organisations values and culture, please review Values and Culture.
• This role is an AFP Band 6 and 7 level.

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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Coordinator Information Management,

Contact Officer Phone: 0419-923-145, ​

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]