HR Policy Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($95,010.00 - $102,927.00), $95,010.00 - $102,927.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13525
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 24 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
About the role
Are you an HR professional passionate about driving employment relations legislation and policy change? Are you solution-focused and like shaping the strategic direction of the AFP? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? If so, we want you
The People Policy team sits within the broader Workplace Relations team in the People Services branch and is responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of a range of people and employment related services that support the workforce, HR partners and Senior Executive. The People Policy team manages the governance for the People Services branch, ensuring the material is clear and concise and supports the AFP’s employment framework by guiding consistent and fair decision-making.
As an HR Policy Officer within our team, you will offer valuable expertise and specialist advice to AFP leaders and employees, ensuring a proactive and effective management of employee relations risks throughout the organisation. A primary component of this role involves analysing and interpreting Commonwealth legislation and AFP employment frameworks and principles, AFP HR governance, as well as leading engagement with key internal and external stakeholders and steering strategic initiatives. These integral roles require extensive collaboration across the organisation, while working closely with your peers to foster a harmonious and risk-aware work environment, which in turn assists in shaping the strategic direction of the AFP.
We are looking for suitably qualified HR Policy Officer (AFP Band 5) to fill current vacancies within our team. A merit pool will also be created to fill any other vacancies that arise at this level within the People Policy team over the next 12 months.
What will you do?
**Responsibilities of the role includes, but are not limited to**:
Driving the development of HR policies and guidelines.
Undertaking research and analysis.
Demonstrating excellent writing skills and an understanding of the importance of style and presentation.
Demonstrating strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Utilising project management skills to track, record and report on progress.
**About you**:
Demonstrated prior experience in a HR role or HR Policy team.
The ability to self-direct and proactively navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
The ability to quickly develop and maintain strong working relationships and appropriately respond to the needs of stakeholders at various levels.
Clearly demonstrate a sound ability to communicate with influence, including good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
The ability to convey messages effectively across multiple audiences, including the Senior Executive, and exercising discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Relevant work experience in a HR role or HR Policy team.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field or progress towards this outcome.
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating