Communications Training Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06, $99,929.00 - $110,255.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11065

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

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Communications/Training Officer within the Integrated Portfolio Office (IPO).

The IPO currently manages the Program & Project Management Framework (PMF) which provides the principles and standards required to enable outcomes, change and benefits for the AFP and applies to all initiatives funded by the AFP Investment Plan.

The IPO uses the PMF to categorise those initiatives into either a Program, Complex Project, Simple Project or Standalone Procurement, which determines the level of governance, management, reporting and assurance processes required.

The IPO uses the AFP endorsed system StrategyDotZero (SDZ) to track and report on AFP Programs and Projects.

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?

As a Communications/Training Officer within the IPO your key responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining training and communication strategies;
Deliver online and face-to-face training and maintenance of training material;
Provide input into the development of business requirements to ensure SDZ is fit for purpose;
Provide assistance in raising system issues and communicating resolution to end users;
Ongoing review of the Program/Project Management framework, templates and user guides;
Facilitating Community of Practice sessions;
Managing and maintaining various IPO external facing information sites (for example MS Teams, SharePoint, webpage);
Developing junior team members and fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role;
Model the AFP’s Core Values and maintain the highest level of professional standards; and
Engaging with Senior Executive stakeholders.
Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Ability to present to small and large groups.
Demonstrated ability to work.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Formal qualifications or knowledge and experience in program and project management
Cert IV in Training and Assessment
Knowledge of the Program and Project Management Framework.
Knowledge or experience in StrategyDotZero
Selection Criteria

Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
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

AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). 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

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