Talent Acquisition Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - VIC; ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY-Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14011
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months. 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 down4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year18 days of paid personal leave per yearGenerous superannuation of 15.4%16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without payFlexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balanceHealth & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and preventionAccess to ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesWhat is the role?We are currently seeking to fill vacancies in our Sworn Recruitment Team.
Within our small team, you will have the opportunity to work on:
End-to-end volume/bulk recruitment of recruits – 'recruits' are entry level employees commencing their training at the AFP College, before embarking on a career in:
AFP National Policing
Or as a Protective Service Officer (PSO)
Recruitment of experienced Police Officers from other states/territories
Coordination of internal promotional rounds for our emerging Police and PSO leaders
What will you do?As a member of our team, you would contribute to the recruitment of hundreds of new Police and PSOs each year.
Our work is both challenging and highly rewarding, and it contributes to the AFP's mission of keeping Australia and Australians safe.
Your duties would include:
Administering the recruitment process using our in-house applicant tracking system (SAP SuccessFactors)Providing candidate care and engagement, supporting candidates through the recruitment process, including via our inbox and candidate care hotlineCoordinating and assessing at assessment centres and interviews, often in locations around the countryContributing to improvements in our policies, our applicant tracking system, our processes and work flows, and our assessment/selection practicesLiaising with a variety internal stakeholdersAttending career fairs and information sessions as a positive and informative brand ambassadorWorking closely with colleagues in Marketing, as well as operational members in the business, on large national advertising campaignsMinimum RequirementsYou must be an Australian Citizen at the time of applicationA Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain oneContemporary experience in a Recruitment/HR environmentStrong customer service and communication skillsStrong administrative/organisational skills, including confidence with the Microsoft Office suiteDesirable ExperienceHigh-volume / bulk recruitment, e.g.
graduate or other entry-level recruitmentContemporary Assessment Centre experienceCompleted study and/or qualifications in Human ResourcesExperience including:Applicant tracking system / recruitment database administrationAssessments and interviews, both conducting and designingAdministering online assessments / psychometric testingStrong Excel skillsExperience or interest in emergency services or national security industries, e.g.
defence, law enforcement, fire and emergencyAbility to travel interstateApplicationPlease submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time.
These will used to shortlist your application against the position requirements.
Resume/CV -This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences.
Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.Applicant pitch (maximum one page).
Ensure your pitch tells us why you want the role and what skills and experience you will bring to the role.
Include examples that demonstrate your capabilities in line with the role requirements and work level standards for the role.Only complete applications will be considered.
Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application. Recruitment ProcessApplicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application will be invited to a formal interview.
Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities.
These could include behavioural based scenario questions.
Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.
A merit pool may be created and used to fill future vacancies across the Recruitment function.Selection CriteriaOrganising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomesCommunicating and working effectively with other peopleApplying technical knowledge, expertise and skillsEmployment SuitabilityShould you successfully progress from the application stage, all applicants must:
Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship.
This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity.
Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application.
Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs.
This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAt 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.
Contacts and Closing InformationContact Officer: Joe Marinan
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 28/01/2025
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