Australian Federal Police (AFP) Hiring for Talent Acquisition Officer Job at Canberra Full Time

JOB TITLE – Talent Acquisition Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE – Ongoing Full time; Temporary Full time

LOCATION – ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY – AFP Band 3: $64,598 – $75,420. AFP Band 4: $75,420 – $88,661.

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER – 7624

CONTACT OFFICER – Michael Gruber, Phone: 02 51261077, Email: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 11:59pm (AEDT) 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

AFP Recruitment are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated candidate ready for a new challenge in a fast paced role, working with a supportive team. If this sounds like you, this role will suit you.

As a Talent Acquisition Officer, working in a small team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support and advice to assist in meeting organisational workforce requirements through the delivery of customer focused recruitment and selection activities.

As a Team Member in the AFP you will 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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

Role Description & Responsibilities

A typical day for a Talent Acquisition Officer involves:
Administering high volume recruitment actions using the in-house recruitment system, MyCareer (SAP Success Factors) including approving job requisitions, processing outcomes, uploading advertising and administering relevant security and other clearances.

Generating letters of offer, instruments of engagement and relevant documentation to ensure a positive and timely onboarding experience.

Providing accurate and timely advice when responding to a high volume of email and phone enquires.

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Assisting in a range of corporate support tasks and contributing to the review and evaluation of recruitment policies and processes to enhance the delivery of recruitment to the AFP.

To be a successful Talent Acquisition Officer you will have strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. The development of effective working relationships will be important to you. You will have strong judgement and be able to determine priorities. As a problem solver you will have excellent attention to detail and have a strong willingness to learn new skills and systems.

Essential Requirements

High level customer service skills.

Contemporary knowledge and/or experience relevant to the role.

Broad range of administrative skills.

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

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within a similar role.

Experience using SAP Success Factors.

Relevant HR qualifications or working towards achieving this.

Selection Criteria

Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes

Communicating and working effectively with other people

Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills

Required Application Documents

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

Applicant response (pitch – maximum one page)

Resume/CV

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.

For further information on positions, and other employment opportunities in the AFP, please visit our website or contact the contact officer listed.