Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing full-time or part-time

LOCATION - Various Locations

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $113,563.00 - $121,628.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12583

This advertisement is to fill upcoming vacancies and create a merit pool for any future vacancies that may arise 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
• 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 sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Registered Nurse, SHIELD.

The Registered Nurse role will provide specialist medical and health advice and support to AFP employees. The role will work closely with internal and external health service providers to ensure the provision of specialist advice and provide support to patients with a focus on achieving positive health outcomes.

The role undertakes a range of health activities and contributes to the wellbeing and safety of employees. This role provides specialist medical and health advice and support to AFP employees and will assist in the development of medical and health promotion initiatives and compliance of existing policies and procedures.

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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

Duties of the role may include but are not limited to:

• Provision of high-level advice, education and information on health and wellbeing through regular engagement with Command and employees. Liaison with the General Practitioner and other health care professionals
• Facilitation of case coordination within multi-disciplinary team and support of return to work health planning
• Contribution to the monitoring, evaluation and development of health services being delivered to the AFP, through quality improvement.
• Facilitation of Health assessments – prior to employment or commencement of a high risk role
• Conducting general health checks and provision of education and advice to appointees regarding their health and management of any identified health risks or conditions
• Coordination of pre and post-deployment health assessments and determination of ongoing health risks. Development and implementation of health risk controls for staff deployed internationally by following medical standards to develop health risk assessment, support plans, vaccination protocols and travel health advice and education
• Monitoring and identification of AFP health trends and conducting health cluster analysis, status reporting and research
• Identifying emerging health risks and preparation of risk treatment options and plans as required.
• Effective health record management

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at time of application
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) General Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Minimum three years practice and contemporary experience and knowledge in one or more of the following fields:
  • Occupational Health,
  • Practice nursing,
  • Corrections health,
  • Travel medicine,
  • Public health,
  • Community health.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification, or ability to obtain
• Availability to undertake domestic travel (if required)
• Maintenance of required qualifications
• Maintenance of currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities as per AHPRA requirements
• Ability to quickly establish effective and authentic rapport
• Demonstrated high level emotional intelligence
• Ability to be on-call (rotational basis)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and deliver against business outcomes

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Current valid Australian drivers licence
• Post graduate certification in one of fields listed above in essential requirements
• Experience working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team in an organisational setting
• Immunisation qualification
• Audiometry training

Additional Information

The AFP Registered Nurse positions are located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide (part-time only) and Darwin (part-time only). There are no current ongoing vacancies in any of these locations, however, there are current temporary vacancies in Adelaide and Sydney. This recruitment process will be used to create a merit pool for each location that will be used to fill any future vacancies that may occur over the next 12 months.

These roles do have flexibility for part-time work and/or job share arrangements, however, there is limited ability for work from home arrangements given the role requirements. Remote work arrangements are not possible.

Selection Criteria

1. Achieve results
2. Communicates with influence
3. Contributes to strategic thinking
4. Cultivates productive working relationships
5. Shows personal drive and integrity

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.

Please note: Feedback will only be provided to applicants who progress to interview.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage the Recruitment Team will contact you to complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ). 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 employment suitability 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.


AFP employees are required to have their fingerprints taken at the time an offer of employment is made.

COVID - 19 Mandate

AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to 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 you interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Kate Dwyer

Contact Officer Email: Kate.Dwyer@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 29/01/2024

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