Investigations Assistant – AFP

 

Contract: Permanent
Full Time: 36.75 hours per week
Starting Salary: £33,583
Security Assessment: Negative Vetting Level 2 (Australian National)

Applications are sought from persons interested in employment at the Australian High Commission in London as Locally-Engaged Staff.

Please note: It is a condition of this appointment that any candidates applying for this position must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian National Security Clearance to Top Secret Level, and must therefore be an Australian Citizen. It is desirable, but not essential, for applicants to already hold a current Australian National Security Clearance.

 

 About the Australian Federal Police (AFP)

The AFP's role is to enforce Commonwealth criminal law and to protect Commonwealth and national interests from crime in Australia and overseas. The AFP is Australia's international law enforcement and policing representative, and the Government's chief source of advice on policing issues.

 

The AFP works closely with a range of other law enforcement bodies at state, territory, Commonwealth and international levels, enhancing safety and providing a secure regional and global environment.

 

About the Position

The Investigations Assistant position is a support role within the Australian Federal Police Office, London.  The primary function of the Investigations Assistant is to perform investigation assistant duties for the Police Liaison Officers who include one Counsellor and four First Secretaries.

 

In addition, the Investigations Assistant also assists the Executive Support Officer in providing administrative support for office personnel, including occasional travel and financial processing duties.

 

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide investigative assistance as directed by the Police Liaison Officers, to enable the timely response to operational and intelligence enquiries between Australian law enforcement and the AFP London office area of responsibility, including other country law enforcement agencies.
• Dissemination and reporting of criminal information, processing routine information requests, and drafting of correspondence to local and foreign law enforcement.
• Undertake research on law enforcement issues, preparation and management of both internal and external correspondence, and drafting of AFP executive briefing papers.
• Under direction, manage the dissemination of intelligence products between Australian and foreign law enforcement agencies.  This also incorporates the assessment, creation and dissemination of information reports.
• Complete routine reporting requirements, including reporting against action plans and the preparation of weekly reports.
• Assisting the Executive Support Officer to undertake ad-hoc administrative duties as required, including the management of property, calendar and diary appointments, filing systems, processing of budgetary, financial, invoice and reimbursement documentation.
• Provide assistance in facilitating liaison functions/events at the Australian High Commission and visits of government and police officials.

 

Qualifications/Experience

 

Essential:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and act with diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively conduct vital research and deliver high quality reports.
• Proficiency in the use of IT office systems, such as word processing and spreadsheet programs and proficient project management skills.

 

Desirable

• Australian NV Level 2 security clearance or ability to gain same.
• Working knowledge of UK and Australian law enforcement environment.
• An understanding of the legal systems and practices in the UK.
• Experience working in a fast paced, busy work environment.

 

SELECTION CRITIERA

A.   Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the capability to liaise effectively with a wide range of                            stakeholders at all levels.

B.   Proven ability to provide accurate and timely research and reporting, with a demonstrated ability to set priorities, show initiative, exercise           sound judgement, meet tight deadlines and achieve results.

C.   Experience in day to day office administration, clerical duties and ability to manage ad-hoc tasks.

D.   A flexible attitude to work; with a willingness to take the initiative when necessary, and an ability to work effectively with other members of        a team or with colleagues.

E.    Good understanding of the legal systems and practices in the UK. 

 

The successful candidate will be flexible and prepared to contribute to the wider development of the work of the Australian High Commission.

In addition to salary, the Australian High Commission offers a range of benefits including a 9% non-contributory pension scheme, flex-time, 20 days leave in addition to UK and Australian public holidays to a total of 14 days and child care vouchers.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications close at midnight (GMT) on 28 February 2017

Applications must be submitted to [email protected]

 

Late, incomplete and/or ineligible applications will not be considered for engagement.

Candidates interested in this position must submit a complete application, including the following documents as separate attachments:

• UK-Based Application Form (including an address to the each of the selection criteria A-E)

• Current CV / Resume
• Diversity and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire

Please note:

Please check that your application form has been completed in full upon submission. In some circumstances application forms can come through blank and require resending.

Written responses to each of the six-selection criteria are restricted to a word limit of 250 words. 

Referee reports will only be requested for candidates who are shortlisted and with an applicant’s prior approval.  

The Diversity and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire will not be passed to the selection committee for this role. It will be held confidentially by the Human Resources Department for statistical monitoring purposes only. You may submit this attachment in a separate email if you wish to, [email protected].