Team Member, Criminal Records

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 03, $67,208.00 - $78,467.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10600

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 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
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 Ability Advisory (AAA) Network
Confidant Network
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) Network
Mallunggang Indigenous Officer 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.

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of team member Criminal Records.

This role provides high level support to the business area and delivers services to legally entitled entities, including AFP appointees, members of the public, other police services, Government and private clients and Government regulatory agencies. This role requires the ability to be able to prioritise workloads and swift but accurate data processing skills.

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?

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.

In performing the above activities you will use a number of systems including:
AFP Systems including the Criminal Records Enquiry and Disclosure Service (CREADS), the National Police Checking Service (NPCS) Applications Processing System (NAPS);
ACIC Systems including the NPCS Supports System (NSS), Nationwide Police Reference System (NPRS);
Integrated Court Management System (ICMS).
Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Has or the demonstrated ability to learn, the contemporary knowledge relevant to the role.
Desirable Requirements

Experience in a high volume processing area
Additional Information

This position has been advertised in multiple locations however, the role is located in Canberra, ACT. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra at their own cost.
Selection Criteria

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