Remuneration & Benefits

• 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 (8 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) plus additional unpaid leave entitlements
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement for work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services focusing on early intervention, education, and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Role Overview

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you work on the frontline or provide critical operational support, your work has a significant impact on the people of Australia. As a Communications Officer/Trainer within Professional Standards, you will develop education and awareness strategies, create training materials and packages, and present these to AFP staff across regions.

You will contribute to upholding the integrity of the AFP by supporting the regulatory framework, AFP Code of Conduct, and Governance Instruments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop education and awareness strategies relating to the integrity of the AFP and its personnel.
• Create and maintain training materials and communication packages.
• Deliver face-to-face and/or online training sessions to AFP staff.
• Consult and liaise with all AFP areas and external stakeholders regarding integrity training.
• Research, analyse, and propose solutions to knowledge gaps relating to the AFP's integrity and the Integrity Framework.
• Maintain subject matter expertise through continuous professional development.

Eligibility

Essential Requirements:

• An NV1 Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present to both small and large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work successfully both autonomously and as part of a small team.

Desirable Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Tertiary qualification in communications or marketing, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience or understanding of integrity, risk management, and the Integrity Framework.

Additional Information

• This position is at a Band 6 Level.
• The role is based in Canberra, ACT. Applicants must be based in the ACT or relocate at their own expense.
• This is a support pattern position and does not attract a composite.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At the AFP, we value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community, and people with a disability.

Contact Details

Position Number:
14206

Vacancy Number:
VN-0756355

Contact: Katie Gabriel

Phone: 02 5126 5832

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Getting to Know the AFP

As Australia’s national policing agency, the AFP plays a key role in national security and law enforcement, both domestically and overseas. The AFP is also responsible for community policing services in the Australian Capital Territory and various territories including Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island, and Jervis Bay.