Librarian

5 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12826

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 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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Librarian.

The AFP Library & Knowledge Services team delivers a wide range of open source information products and services in support of enabling our police to deliver maximum impact to the criminal environment. The team works collaboratively with various external partners to deliver library services in a busy and dynamic environment.

The role is in the AFP Library & Knowledge Services team, AFP College, Barton, Canberra. It primarily requires a person who has highly developed organisational skills especially in the area of quality client focussed open source research, delivered within critical timeframes due to the operational nature of the AFP. The responsibilities of the role are vital in creating access to information that is required for law enforcement operations.

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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

Demonstrable experience in a special/corporate/government library setting is desirable, with the ability to be flexible across a range of duties such as:
Deliver quality research services with a capability to prioritise information requests and other duties, based on operational requirements;
Develop and deliver training on databases the library manages;
Produce current awareness products;
Provide and maintain a respected client focussed service to a wide variety of rank and roles with the AFP;
Develop, promote and present library outreach programs;
Collaborate with colleagues on collection development activities such as acquisitions, base level cataloguing and abstracting.

The role requires a person capable of demonstrating flexibility and adaptability across all library services, within a small and established team environment.

Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Formal qualifications in library and/or information science, undergraduate or postgraduate level, with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association; or extensive demonstrated equivalent skills and experience.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Professionalism demonstrated through adaptability, respect, and a results orientated outlook.
Knowledge of advanced search strategies for research databases, bibliographic databases and integrated library management systems.
Additional Information

**Please note**: This position has been advertised in multiple locations however, the role is located in Canberra. Successful applicants from interstate must be willing to relocate to Canberra.

Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel

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