Talent Acquisition Officers

Job Description

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 Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities Do you have excellent organisational, customer service and interpersonal skills and want to work for an Agency that makes a big community impact? Do you thrive in a mission-driven environment where your efforts will contribute to Australia's public safety? At the AFP, our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are seeking experienced and dynamic individuals to join us in building and delivering a skilled and committed law enforcement workforce. As the AFP continues to expand, we anticipate upcoming vacancies in our Recruitment Branch at the Band 4 and Band 5 levels. What is the role? The Recruitment Team sits as part of the broader People Command. We provide expert recruitment advice and services to our internal clients, represent the AFP brand as the first point of customer service for candidates, and ultimately support the strategic intent of the AFP by recruiting the people we need, both now and for the future. There are four sections within the Recruitment Team as follows: Talent Acquisition Services Team - Responsible for the recruitment of support (corporate services) and specialist roles into the AFP, as well as any internal recruitment. Sworn Recruitment Team - Responsible for bulk recruitment for new police and protective service officer recruits. Talent Strategy and Operations - Responsible for identifying, implementing and measuring reform solutions that deliver on the strategic talent needs of the AFP. Emerging Talent Team - Responsible for bulk recruitment programs including the AFP’s Graduate and Directions Programs. What will you do? Generally day-to-day responsibilities may include: Processing recruitment actions and selection outcomes using the in-house recruitment system (SAP Success Factors). Providing candidate care via email and phone as applicants move through various recruitment gateways. Being a positive and informative brand ambassador for the AFP in interactions with candidates. Generating letters of offer and relevant documentation to ensure a positive onboarding experience. Liaising with a variety of internal stakeholders in response to their recruitment requirements. Contributing to the review and evaluation of recruitment policies and processes. Producing reports and updates on recruitment processes and other relevant statistics. In addition to the above responsibilities, the Band 5 will: Advertise vacancies internally or on external job boards. Think creatively and strategically in the way we market and attract critical skill sets. Participate in recruitment and selection assessment centres if required. Assist with the ongoing improvements and maintenance of policies and procedures. Assist with reform work and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the recruitment function. Is this the perfect role for you? Our ideal candidate will: Have strong customer service skills. Solve problems, prioritise work and meet deadlines. Be confident, clear and concise when communicating. Enjoy working in a lively and collaborative team environment. Enjoy delivering work against a process or defined workflow. Be confident with the Microsoft Office suite and comfortable learning new systems. Have a good eye for detail. Essential Requirements You must be located in the ACT or be willing to relocate. You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application. A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Demonstrated experience in administrative/customer service roles or related fields is essential for the Band 4. Demonstrated experience in agency or APS recruitment is essential if you are applying for the Band 5. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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. Contact Officer - Carla Babic Contact Officer Email: Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 20/03/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr