Rostering and Planning Officers

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 4 $80,821.00 - $95,010.00 | Band 5 $95,010 - $102,927

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12040

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 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 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 opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Rostering and Planning Officer within the National Coordination Team at the Band 4 and Band 5 level.

The immediate need is to fill roles based in Canberra however there may be future opportunities in other states based on organisational needs

**The National Coordination Team is responsible for**:
Managing the rostering and planning for AFP National staff (sworn and unsworn) located in Canberra;
Developing and maintaining the governance and standards associated with ensuring best rostering practices are adopted across the AFP;
Providing a service and support capability for staff in the use of Quintiq - the AFP’s rostering and time recording solution; and
Maintaining ongoing training and development in the use of Quintiq.
What will you do?

**The available positions are**:
Rostering and Planning Officer (Planner) Band 4 within the National Coordination Team
Rostering and Planning Advisor (Planner) Band 5 within the National Coordination Team

Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Well-developed time management, organisational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks, changing deadlines and priorities.
Knowledge and/or experience in rostering within a 24/7 environment.
Ability to work flexibly and achieve outcomes in a busy and challenging environment.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Experience working with the Quintiq rostering solution or similar rostering software
Knowledge and/or experience working in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.
Selection Criteria

Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
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 experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.

COVID - 19 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.

Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ)

The AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know if you'll need to provide the following additional information:
A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years;
and Proof of Australian citizenship.

Applicants will not receive feedback at this gateway.

Interview

**You can prepare for the interview by**:
reviewing your responses to the selection criteria, picking a few additional examples to use in the interview
participating in a mock interview using the selection criteria to think of possible questions.
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