Australian Federal Police (AFP) Hiring for Coordinator Talent Acquisition and Services Job at Canberra Full Time

JOB TITLE – Coordinator Talent Acquisition and Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE – Ongoing Full time

LOCATION – ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY – Executive Level, $150,339.00 – $198,377.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER – 7666

CONTACT OFFICER – Brooke Everett, Manager People Strategies, Phone: 02 5127 4121, Email: Brooke.Everett@afp.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 11:59pm (AEST) 20/10/2021

Australian Federal Police

Policing for a safer Australia – the world is changing, crime is changing, we are changing to meet new challenges.

The mission of the AFP 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.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people who are interested in an appointment to the AFP. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the core values of the AFP, and their application must address selection criteria and the relevant work level standards.

The AFP offers a generous remuneration and conditions package, full details can be found here.

As an inclusive organisation, the AFP provides opportunity for all Australians to fairly gain employment in the AFP. We appreciate that everyone is unique and acknowledge that diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. To support our employees we also provide flexible work arrangements.

Role Summary

As an Executive Level AFP appointee you will ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

Appointees at the Executive Level work under the strategic direction of the senior executive and are responsible for the leadership and management of a number of teams to deliver outcomes.

Appointees at this level require in depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business and the impact of roles and functions undertaken in relation to the organisation’s reputation to effectively manage operations.

An Executive Level role is responsible for leading and managing a team/s dedicated to delivering a business function to the AFP. The role has both a practical and strategic focus requiring the application of sound business principles in the management of resources to meet AFP outputs in the most effective and efficient manner.

Role Description & Responsibilities

As the Coordinator Talent Acquisition and Services, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of dedicated professionals that manage the end-to-end recruitment needs for the AFP, and deliver tailored recruitment strategies to source, attract and retain, the right talent at the right time.

You will partner with senior leaders from across the organisation on their current and future recruitment needs, providing insights, reports, and guidance, to support key hiring and talent solutions.

You will move between the strategic and operational to deliver the best recruitment outcomes and candidate experiences. You will also apply your strong planning and change management capabilities to a high-volume recruitment environment.

Reporting to the Manager People Strategies, and as part of the broader HR leadership team, you will be autonomous, creative, and flexible in your approach, with a proven ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will:

Drive the end-to-end talent activity for various business areas and regional commands

Strategically position AFP to attract, source and select high calibre talent to support both immediate and long-term needs

Strategically partner with leaders from across AFP to provide sound sourcing and selection advice

Ensure business leaders have the necessary tools and support at key stages of the recruitment process

Lead talent acquisition/HR projects that generate continuous improvements

Maintain strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders both within and outside the AFP

Use exceptional leadership skills to guide and develop the recruitment team.

More information on the position can be found in the candidate pack.

Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one

Contemporary knowledge and experience in leading recruitment and talent management at the enterprise level

Excellent understanding of contemporary campaign recruitment and approaches

High attention to detail with an ability to manage ambiguity, while operating within a structured environment

Experience managing multiple stakeholder expectations in a complex and high tempo environment

Demonstrated experience in leading and building a diverse team of recruitment professionals

Desirable Requirements

HR or Tertiary degree would be highly regarded

Selection Criteria

Achieve results

Communicates with influence

Contributes to strategic thinking

Cultivates productive working relationships

Shows personal drive and integrity

Technical knowledge and skills

Required Application Documents

As part of your application you will be required to submit the following documents:

Applicant response (pitch – maximum two pages)

Resume/CV (maximum of five pages)

Advice for Applicants

Application

All mandatory fields must be completed by the applicant. Applicants must provide all requested documents as outlined above in ‘Required Application Documents’.

All requested documents must be uploaded to the online application form and submitted before the closing date and time. Any documents not supplied may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

The applicant response (pitch) should address the selection criteria and work level standards relevant to the role and provide evidence as to why you are the best fit for the position. The work level standards are specific to the band level of the role you are applying for and can assist in guiding you to address the selection criteria to the level required of the role.

Employment Suitability Requirements

Applicants, who are not current AFP employees, that progress to the next stage of an AFP recruitment process will be required to provide the following documents:

Completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);

Traffic history for the last 10 years; and

Proof of Australian citizenship.

Applicants will be advised by AFP Recruitment if they are required to provide this information. We encourage all applicants to review the AFP’s minimum employment requirements and employment suitability standards to ensure that you meet the set requirements before you submit your application. Applicants whom do not meet these requirements, or fail to provide the required documents, will be removed from the recruitment process.

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