Band 3 Executive Assistant, Act Policing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 03, $69,224.00 - $80,821.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11760

This advertisement is to 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 to 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
Access to ongoing training and development to support ambitions

What is the role?

ACT Policing is looking for experienced, enthusiastic and highly organised Executive Assistants.

The Band 3 Executive Assistant (EA) role provides support to SES Band 1 Executive members.

This merit pool will be used to fill future EA and Station Assistant vacancies.

What will you do?

**The Band 3 Executive Assistant role may include**:
Managing the diary of the SES Band 1, including scheduling appointments and meetings;
Arranging travel, credit card acquittals and processing payments;
Managing the workload and correspondence of the SES Band 1;
Tracking and following up tasks within the portfolio;
Providing secretariat support for meetings; and
Maintaining effective working relationships with all Executive and support staff.

To succeed in this role you will need to have great people skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and initiative.

Is a self-starter, able to use initiative and problem solve;
Enjoys helping people and can quickly develop effective relationships with members of the Executive and support staff;
Has well-developed organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities;
Has good judgement, integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters;
Has good communication skills and attention to detail;
Has experience scheduling or managing calendars and bookings;
Can work autonomously as well as in a team; and
Is able to demonstrate and promote the AFP’s core values.

Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one

Selection Criteria

Bands 2-5

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

Advice for Applicants

Employment Suitability Requirements

If you progress through to the next stage, the AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know that you'll need to provide some further information:
A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years; and
Proof of Australian citizenship.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated for all AFP employees, and all AFP appointees must maintain up-to-date vaccination status. Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Application Information

Resume/CV
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, addressing the selection criteria and work level standards for the role.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to recognise the value of attracting and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience, knowledge and abilities. The AFP is committed to developing a workforce that reflects all elements of the communities we serve, and we maintain a number of diversity and support networks:
AFP All - Abilities Network (AAA)
Pride Network (PRIDE)
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Network (CALD)
Mallunggang Indigenous Officers Network (MION)
National Women's Advisory Network (NWAN)

The AFP’s First Nations Unit is staffed by First Nations employees who utilise their unique knowledge and life experience to inform both culturally competent decision making at the AFP.

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