Criminal Records Administrator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04, $80,821.00 - $95,010.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12920

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?

Do you have a high level of attention to detail and enjoy working in a high volume environment? We want to hear from you

The Criminal Records team function contributes to keeping Australia safe. It provides the AFP National Police Checking service as well as providing criminal history information across police jurisdictions and other Government agencies.

The Criminal Records section has 28 employees and consists of two teams, Data Integrity / Response and Vetting. At a high level there are three key roles across the two teams and it is expected as a band 4 you would gain experience in all of them.

**The three roles are**:
Criminal History Assessment Officer (National Police Checks) - Conducts National Police Checks, vetting and criminal history information services in accordance with the relevant Spent Convictions Act, Australian Privacy Principles other governing legislations and policies.
Criminal History Information Officer (Response) - Process and facilitate Criminal History requests from stakeholders in accordance with relevant legislation and provision of stolen motor vehicle information into national indices.

As a section we believe in fostering a learning culture in line with individual needs and the AFP’s Leadership Continuum. It is expected that the successful applicants will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position in line with regulatory frameworks and the AFP Code of Conduct.

What will you do?

This role contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of business area outcomes by undertaking a range of operational support and clerical administrative duties, including any or all of the following activities:
Create/update/maintain information in AFP Systems;
Respond to requests for information from legally entitled persons and/or agencies;
Maintain client relationships;
Undertake all duties related to the AFP’s National Police Checking Service;
Training and guiding other staff in the performance of any of the above functions.

Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated ability to operate within legislative instruments.
Has or the ability to learn, the contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
Experience in general clerical tasks.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Experience in high volume processing area
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 a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.

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