LOCATION - QLD
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($84,458.00 - $99,285.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15090
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 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
What is the role?
Applications are being sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Member Finance - Northern Command at the AFP Band 4 level.
The CCSU-Finance team supports Northern Command through the delivery of procurement services, financial policy advice, management accounting and reporting, asset management, fleet services and facilities services aligned with the Northern Command Corporate Services Unit (CCSU) service offer. You will play a key role in the delivery of day-to-day services that enables the Command’s financial and commercial compliance and operational readiness.
You are highly organised, making sound decisions to achieve quality results. You perform a range of corporate activities and are the initial point of contact for frontline enquires, escalating matters as appropriate to ensure high quality and timely services are delivered to the Command.
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.
What will you do?
As a Northern Command Finance Team Member, you contribute to CCSU tasks based on Command priorities, performing a variety of procurement and/or contract management activities for the Command.
Your responsibilities may include the following:
Working collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Portfolio, national teams/centres of excellence to contribute to the procurement of goods and services as well as provide finance and commercial services to the Command.
Assisting with financial forecasting, business risk analysis and budget development.
Supporting the delivery of Northern Command (NC) procurement activities in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), including:
Assisting the senior team member and team leader to provide the Command with procurement advice and support to acquire appropriate goods and services;
Assisting the senior team member and team leader with the completion of tender documentation, contract registration, creation of shopping carts and invoice processing along with other transactional purchasing requirements;
Monitoring and maintaining NC procurement and reporting to ensure financial compliance; and
Assisting with localised training to the frontline on procurement processes.
Coordinating Fleet including utilisation reporting, servicing, fuel cards, insurance claims, parking, and infringements, maintaining a detailed and accurate information on all NC fleet vehicles.
Undertaking asset management activities including stocktakes and asset disposal.
Responding to ad-hoc enquiries relating to finance, procurement, assets, and fleet.
Supporting the development of all relevant business, strategic and enterprise-wide reporting requirements.
Performing a range of office management activities including triaging team’s inbox and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
Keeping up to date with relevant changes of team’s policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Previous experience in a finance role or financial qualifications.
Demonstrated capacity to produce quality reports suitable for a range of audiences.
Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
Good organisational, administrative and time management skills, including ability to analyse data.
Attention to detail and Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Be adaptive and flexible to changing policy, needs and resources.
Additional Information
This role is located in Brisbane and applicants are expected to be based in Brisbane.
Selection Criteria
Band 4
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
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.
Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.
NOTE: Due to the anticipated high number of applications, no feedback will be provided to applicants that are unsuccessful at application stage. For applicants that progress past application stage, feedback will occur when the recruitment process has been finalised, if requested.
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
Recruitment Process
Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.
Commitment to Diversity & 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, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer: Farrah Shepherd,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 6710,
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 03/09/2025
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