Fingerprints - Team Members

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Bands 3-6, $69,224 - $80,821 (Band 3) | $80,821 - $95,010 (Band 4) | $95,010 - $102,927 (Band 5) | $102,927 - $113,563 (Band 6) + 22% Composite*

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11700

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 professional development to support ambitions
Fingerprint Examiners

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of of Team Member (Bands 3 - 6) within the AFP Forensic, Fingerprint Team.

Fingerprint Team members contribute to the achievement of business, investigation and intelligence outcomes through the provision of specialist forensic (fingerprint) examinations, analysis and specialist technical 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?

Ensuring outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP
Maintaining currency in fingerprint science expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Laboratory and scene based Evidence recovery roles
The searching, comparison, and identification of fingerprints and the collection of fingerprints from deceased persons
Maintaining the national fingerprint database
Providing accurate, timely and impartial Forensic evidence to the courts
Providing a guiding, mentoring and advisory role to junior fingerprint trainees as required
Contributing to research and capability development projects
Providing accurate and professional technical advice to domestic and international agency partners
Performing other duties as required
Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Formal qualifications (i.e. AFSAB and/or Grad Certificate or equivalent) and contemporary experience related to the Fingerprint science
Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes
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
Team members need to be both flexible and mobile as well as able to deploy both nationally or internationally as required
This role attracts a composite allowance in recognition of expanded working hours, normal patterns of attendance and shift patterns (such as afternoon shifts, weekends and Designated Public Holidays) that are required under the Rostered Operations working pattern. In accordance with the AFP Enterprise Agreement 2017- 2020, an employee who is required to work in accordance with the Rostered Operations working pattern will receive a Core Composite of 22% in addition to their Base Salary which will count as salary for superannuation. The Commissioner has the authority to remove a composite from a role.
Selection Criteria

Bands 3-5

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

Band 6 and above

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

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 e