• Job Description

  Req#: 13252

  Team Member Band 5 - International Command

  EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

  LOCATION - ACT

  AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00

  JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13252

  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 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?

  • Are you looking for an interesting and meaningful internationally-focused career?
  • Do you possess excellent organisational and communication skills?
  • Are you a team player who has drive and integrity?
  • Do you have great stakeholder engagement skills?

  If this sounds like you, a career in the Australian Federal Police's International Command could be waiting for you.

  This process will be used to fill current and anticipated roles in the AFP's International Strategy and International Engagement Branches within International Command, including in Strategy, Design and Evaluation and the Executive Support Team.

  Strategy, Design and Evaluation (SDE) delivers a range of strategic products and program design and evaluation services for the AFP's international network and police development programs. SDE includes and International Gender Team who deliver training and support to promote gender and inclusion in policing and improve prevention and response to gender-based crime wherever the AFP operates internationally. Some roles within SDE may require short periods of international travel.

  The Executive Support Team provides support to AFP Senior Executives and supports the AFP's engagement with international stakeholders. Successful candidates will gain a high level of visibility of the breadth of the AFP's mission and objectives - particularly on national security and international matters and will liaise with stakeholders across the organisation as well as other government departments.

  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.

  What will you do?

  As a member of Strategy, Design and Evaluation, you may (depending on the role):

  • Contribute to the delivery of strategic products and program design and evaluation processes by undertaking research and analysis and preparing briefings and reports relating to the AFP's international presence.
  • Support reviews and evaluations of the AFP's Pacific Policing Partnership Programs.
  • Support implementation of the AFP's International Gender Strategy, including via mainstreaming of gender and inclusion considerations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with AFP and external stakeholders, including at inter and intra-agency fora and meetings.
  • Build and maintain subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
  • Provide ad hoc administrative assistance to support the team's tasks.

  As a member of the Executive Support Team, you will:

  • Assist coordinating input into briefing material for AFP and International Command Executives relating to high-level national and international forums.
  • Assist coordinating input into ministerial, parliamentary, policy and media responses on matters relating to the AFP's international presence, including, cabinet submissions, and national security committees.
  • Assist developing and maintaining awareness of the AFP's role and any linkage to policy and operational papers and requests from other government departments.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes on a continuous basis and enhance the knowledge of the team.
  • Provide ad hoc administrative assistance to support team tasks.

  Essential Requirements

  • Demonstrated coordination skills, with experience managing competing priorities and achieving results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to write quickly and succinctly using plain language.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, with experience communicating effectively with a range of audiences.
  • The ability to effectively collaborate across teams and build productive professional networks.
  • Competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
  • A willingness for short-term international travel (for some roles only).
  • You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
  • A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

  Desirable Requirements

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

  • Prior experience in policing, national security and/or program management, particularly in the international context.
  • Contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role and/or relevant studies (for example, international relations, national security, strategic studies, development...etc.).

  There are a broad range of roles across AFP's International Command and different skill sets are required for different roles. If you do not currently possess all of the skill sets required, but are keen to learn and contribute to the AFP's goals, we would welcome your application.

  Additional Information

  These positions have been advertised in multiple locations however, the roles are located in Canberra. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra.

  Selection Criteria

  • Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
  • Communicating and working effectively with other people
  • Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills

  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 one page). 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.

  Employment Suitability

  Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

  • Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. 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 AFP Character 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.
  • Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
  • Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
  • Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.
  • Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
    

  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. Applicants may also be asked to complete a written work sample as part of their assessment.

  Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

  At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

  Contacts and Closing Information

  Contact Officer - Simon Penny,

  Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 5062,

  Contact Officer Email: simon.penny@afp.gov.au

  Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 28/07/2024

  To view other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.

  www.afp.gov.au

• About the company

  The Australian Federal Police is the national and principal federal law enforcement agency of the Australian Government with the unique role of investigating crime and protecting the national security of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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