Investigative Assistant – LE4 – Australian Federal Police – London

The successful applicant will be engaged as a locally engaged staff member by the Australian High Commission, London. The Fair Work Act 2009 is not intended to apply to the employment of Locally Engaged Staff (LES) at Australia’s overseas diplomatic and consular missions. The successful candidate’s terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Please be advised that the Australian High Commission does not assist with relocation. Any costs associated with taking up the position would be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

About the Australian Federal Police (AFP): As Australia’s national policing agency, the AFP’s role is to defend and protect Australia and Australia's future from domestic and global security threats. The AFP prevents and disrupts threats to lives, livelihoods and Australia’s way of life here and overseas by:

• enforcing Commonwealth criminal law
• leading and contributing to combating complex, transnational, serious and organised crime
• disrupting crime offshore
• supporting regional security as Australia's main international law enforcement representative
• protecting Australian interests from criminal activity

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 Investigative Assistant position is a support role within the Australian Federal Police office in London. The primary function of the Investigative Assistant is to perform operational support duties for the police Liaison Officers, including one Counsellor (an AFP Superintendent) and four First Secretaries (AFP Sergeants). In addition, the Investigative Assistant also assists with office administration tasks as required, including occasional travel support, assisting with meeting and function organising, and financial processing duties.

Under the direction of the AFP Senior Officer, the key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide investigative assistance to enable the timely response to operational and intelligence enquiries between Australian law enforcement and the AFP London office area of responsibility, including with both UK and other foreign law enforcement agencies.
• Monitor, disseminate and report on criminal information and intelligence by processing routine requests and drafting correspondence to local and foreign law enforcement agencies when required. This may also incorporate the assessment, creation and dissemination of information reports.
• Maintain an awareness of key investigations, and strategic and operational activities, and keep all information holdings up to date.
• Liaise, collaborate and build partnerships with key AFP, Australian government and external agencies to ensure appropriate support.
• Provide operational and intelligence support by researching and analysing issues and intelligence products from a range of sources and report findings.
• Undertake research on law enforcement issues, prepare and manage both internal and external correspondence, and drafting of AFP executive briefing papers.
• Contribute to routine reporting, including reporting against action plans and the preparation of weekly reports.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative duties, including financial processing, the preparation of programs and logistical arrangements for official visitors, and occasional travel support.
• Provide assistance in facilitating liaison functions, meetings and events at the Australian High Commission/AFP residences for visits of government and police officials.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Working knowledge of UK and Australian law enforcement environments is desirable.
• An understanding of the legal systems and practices in the UK is desirable.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, busy operational work environment.
• 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, spreadsheet programs, and Microsoft Teams, and proficient project management skills.

Security Requirements: Australian Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or ability to gain same.

Selection Criteria: Please ensure you provide a response to each of the listed selection criteria below. In your response, you must include relevant high-level examples from your experience that support your claims against the role. The word limit is strictly 250 words per response to each selection criteria. The panel may not assess incomplete applications or responses which exceed the word limit.

• A. Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while working within minimal supervision in order to achieve required outcomes and meet tight deadlines.
• B. High standard of investigative and research skills with a proven ability to identify and analyse key topics and trends.
• C. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and content in order to present information most effectively for the target audience.
• D. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• E. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work effectively in a small team in order to achieve required results.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds who share our values.