Team Leader – Strategy & Performance Office

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE – Ongoing Full time  

LOCATION – ACT; NSW; QLD; VIC

AFP BAND & SALARY  – Band 07 , $110,255.00 – $118,085.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER – 11373

 

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool 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 to 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 development to support ambitions 

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader – Strategy & Performance Office (SPO).  SPO is responsible for setting strategic priorities and direction for the AFP, identifying and driving performance improvement.
 

 Vacancies exist in a number of teams, including:

• Budget Policy
• Business Planning

 

As a Team Leader you also 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.

What will you do?

These roles are responsible for the delivery of enterprise wide strategy, policy, and providing strategic advice to the AFP executive to inform decision making. As a Team Leader, you will support the team to: 
 

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; 
• Prepare strategic advice to AFP Executive that is cognisant of operational drivers and the broader operating environment of the AFP and the government of the day; 
• Communicate effectively, including the ability to distil key issues, and negotiate innovative and practical solutions to complex problems; 
• Enhance their own capability and promote better organisational understanding of government processes, the AFP’s strategic approach to matters; and 
• Drive and manage change across the organisation, including in relation to processes, systems and culture.

Essential Requirements

 

• You must be an Australian Citizen 
• Current NV1 (secret) security clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• Experience in leading and managing a team to provide strategic policy advice or to coordinate implementation of an internal reform agenda.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, model and enable a positive and inclusive culture; support the professional development of yourself and team members; and foster continuous improvement of team and broader organisational practices.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a fast paced and dynamic environment, leveraging superior prioritisation skills and modelling enthusiasm and resilience in responding to uncertainty and change.
• Demonstrated high-level communication and collaboration skills in an environment that has multiple internal and external stakeholders

Selection Criteria

 

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity

Application Information

As part of your application you will be required to submit the following documents via the AFPs Recruitment System (MyCareer) prior to the closing date and time:

 

• Resume/CV
• Applicant pitch  (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, addressing the selection criteria 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.