Facilities Officers

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; VIC; WA
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($84,458.00 - $99,285.00) | Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00) | Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14698
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
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?
Property Operations maintain buildings, infrastructure and assets (Properties) to accommodate the AFP’s workforce and law enforcement partners, providing national and international policing capabilities. Properties are administrated within a broad Property Portfolio which consists of domestic and international properties (leased/owned).
Properties must be safe, fit for purpose, and hold the ability to operate outside core hours. Properties must also be multipurpose and provide an ability to maximise operational impact, support policing to the community, assist in maintaining relationships with law enforcement partners and present the AFP as an employer of choice across law enforcement and national/international intelligence communities.
Property Operations provide a wide range of facilities management services through the AFP’s WoAG Service Provider for Property Services (PSP). Management of the PSP is second to ensuring properties are safe for AFP members, law enforcement partners and visitors. The PSP provides the following core services; facilities management, leasing administration for international and domestic leasing, financial administration and reporting, building inspection/condition assessments and coordination/resolution of out of hours property related issues.
There are anticipated vacancies across the following roles within the Property Operations Team:
Team Member (Band 4)
Facilities Officer (Band 5)
Assistant Facilities Manager (Band 6)
Successful applicants must develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders by drawing upon their professional disciplines, excelling under pressure, demonstrating their ability to make sound decisions and use of sound judgement across a range of issues.
Successful applicants must also have contemporary experience and expertise in supporting contract management, procurement and negotiation. The Property Operations Team works in a fast-paced environment and requires the capability to identify opportunities and prioritise effort. Therefore, you must have a proactive and pragmatic attitude and display organisational skills and self-drive to deliver effective outcomes efficiently.
You will be able to manage risk and work effectively under pressure in a changing environment, to deliver quality advice, client services and outcomes. Supporting and upskilling of members within Property Operations is also expected to be undertaken to build team capacity and morale.
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 all the requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
**The Band 4 Team Member will**:
Administer the Hazardous Materials Register and process
Review and confirm the completion of programmed works identified within leases for properties/tenancies
Review and comment on submitted requests for work ahead of seeking approval
Develop standard operating practices specific to the role and as required to support oper