Team Member

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $92,243.00 - $99,929.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10787

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 Team Member - National Canine Operations, Training Delivery - Specialist Protective Command.

The Team Member role will predominantly focus on developing the necessary skills, knowledge and values required by the AFP appointees in order to effectively deliver AFP outcomes. The role specialises in training police dogs and AFP members in a range of disciplines. The role may attract a composite allowance as outlined in the Australian Federal Police Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020.

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?

Team members are expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Contribute to the planning, development, coordination, delivery, assessment and evaluation of AFP National Canine Operations training programs.
Contribute to the development of training needs analysis.
Provide feedback, guidance and ongoing support to training program participants.
Conduct training delivery and assessment in accordance with the vocational education and training (VET) Quality Framework for Registered Training Organisations.
Maintain accurate records of participant progress and outcomes relating to Learning and Development programs.
Monitor and develop the operational effectiveness of detection dog teams by assisting with the planning, implementation and review of training and operational deployments.
Monitor, analyse and report on regional proficiency maintenance training through a relevant record keeping system.
Prepare lesson plans on core elective curriculum modules and deliver to trainee dog handlers.
Plan and deliver annual skill maintenance proficiencies of detection dog teams.
Monitor the fitness, health and well-being of the detection dog teams.
Build, and maintain external and internal networks, while establishing and maintaining effective workplace relationships.
Assist with the day-to-day management of facilities.
Work as directed to meet operational needs of the program.
Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent is preferred. If not held, this qualification is required to be obtained as an initial development objective.
Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
Demonstrates experience in the training and deployment of law enforcement dogs or relevant backgrounds.
A reasonable level of fitness required to work dogs.
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.
Proof of Australian citizenship.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated for all AFP employ