EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $113,563.00 - $121,628.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12029
This advertisement is to fill a current vacancy and create a merit pool for future 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 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
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be be considered for the role of Team Leader Chemical Criminalistics, Hazardous Stream.
The role of the Chemical Criminalistics Team Hazardous Stream is to provide specialised chemical forensic analysis to trace or bulk materials including explosives, ignitable liquid residues, chemical warfare agents, general chemicals, in addition to playing a key role in field based detection and complex scene response.
What will you do?
**The team leader of this critical team is expected to**:
Oversee and manage the operational delivery of Chemical Criminalistics capabilities including working at level across Forensics to ensure that operational responses are tailored to the problem at hand and working with external partners to ensure service delivery needs are met.
Action strategic objectives and manage change ensuring that team processes are efficient and people focussed.
Ensure the professional development of team members to meet operational needs including ensuring that technical training programs and delivery is contemporary and fit for purpose.
Manage resources including equipment at the team level.
Administer and maintain the forensics quality assurance system.
Conduct casework and report results on evidence types related to Chemical Criminalistics capabilities (desirable)
As a Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a like or related field.
Tertiary qualifications in Forensic Science or Chemistry.
Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team, mentor others or develop and deliver capability in a complex environment.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Expertise and a strong track record of providing Chemical Criminalistics evidence, or expertise in another relevant/allied Forensic Science discipline;
Experience in leading/training technical/scientific teams;
Organisational, time management and prioritisation skills;
Excellent communication skills; and
Experience in managing member training, development and/or progression.
Additional Information
National or International travel may be required as required to meet the operational needs of the organisation.
Selection Criteria
Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Technical knowledge and skills
Application
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