Information Management Officers

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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

The AFP is looking for highly motivated, skilled, enthusiastic and customer focused individuals to fill immediate roles at the Band 4 & 5 levels and to form a merit pool for future roles (nationally).

Current vacancies are:

1. Team Member Information Management (Band 5)
2. Information Management Support Officer (Band 4)

The AFP is embarking on major initiatives to use information and data to proactively identify and disrupt criminal activity; and the introduction of big data platforms and related information programs necessitates stronger information, records and data management skills. We seek a qualified, highly motivated individuals to assist us.

The Information Management unit sits within the Chief Information Officer (CIO) portfolio and champions the AFP's digital capabilities by implementing information management initiatives to support the goals of the agency.

You will 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 be capable of delivering the core responsibilities of the position and meet the requirements outlined below.

The duties of these positions include supporting the team to deliver work streams including:

1. Band 5 – Information Management Officer

2. Providing support for the various tasks overarching multi-faceted implementation of the uplift to enterprise information, records management and digitisation initiatives

3. Organising and participating in stakeholder engagement and business-focused consultation to document current process, requirements-gathering and documentation of innovative solutions to meet end user functional needs and compliance requirements.
4. Supporting the implementation of digital and hybrid records management systems in line with overarching AFP processes
5. Contributing to the development of new AFP information management strategies, policies, guidelines, technical manuals and training.
6. Assisting with routine tasks for the information management function.

7. Providing advice and support to AFP staff and stakeholders on information, records and data management

8. Band 4 – Information Management Support Officer

9. Providing project and administrative support to support the various facets of the implementation of the enterprise information and records management program of works

10. Supporting the development and review of new AFP policies, guidelines, technical manuals and training packages.
11. Planning and organising stakeholder engagement and meetings
12. Managing the team and project mailboxes and technical support system to ensure prompt and timely action of tasks
13. Support leadership in managing routine and ad-hoc business activities to support the Information Management function

Please note, the Information Management unit is also currently recruiting Band 6 & Band 7 positions. Should you be interested in applying for these band levels please visit the AFP Job vacancies page and locate the advertisement.

Essential Requirements (Band 5)

• Australian Citizenship
• Security Clearance to NV1 (Secret) or the ability to obtain one
• Formal qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in information and records management in a government context
• Demonstrated experience in information and records implementation and/or enhancement projects
• Demonstrated practical experience in one or more specific information or records management disciplines (For example eDRMS, metadata management, document and content management, information architecture) and the proven ability to apply compliant solutions to meet business needs.
• A demonstrated aptitude of adaptability in the use of different technologies in an advanced capacity
• Evidence of an ability to complete tasks independently, and work as a member of a proactive and agile team

Essential Requirements (Band 4)

• Australian Citizenship
• Security Clearance to NV1 (Secret) or the ability to obtain one
• Proven expertise and experience in information and records management within a government context, or a strong willingness to develop skills in this field
• Experience delivering professional technical and administrative support in both team-based and project environments
• Demonstrated ability to organise team activities that advance objectives and achieve desired outcomes
• Strong capacity for completing tasks independently as well as collaborating effectively within a dynamic, proactive team setting
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

At the time of applying, candidates will be asked to select which band level they are applying for. There will also be an option to select both Band 4 & Band 5 should you wish. Please note, you will only be assessed for the band levels you indicate interest.

• Remote working from home arrangements from any location in Australia will be considered.
• This role may require some interstate travel on an ad-hoc basis.
• This role is an AFP Band 4 and 5 level.
• No feedback will be provided to applicants that are unsuccessful at application. Candidates invited to interview can request verbal feedback from a panel member at the end of the recruitment process.
• Interviews undertaken by applicants in the recruitment process are to completed in alignment with the organisations values, culture and professional standards. At no stage are Artificial Intelligence or any other tools or resources to be utilised by applicants when completing the interview to give an individual applicant an unfair advantage against all other applicants. Any tools, resources or additional methods that can be utilised through our processes will be advised by a representative of our selection advisory committee as part of the recruitment process (if applicable). Any breach of these guidelines through a selection process will see applicants found to be in breach of the organisations values and will effectively result in the removal of the applicant from consideration through the process. For further information around the organisations values and culture, please review Values and Culture

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

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