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EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - QLD

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13742

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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader Planning and Performance.

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled, and client-focused professional with experience working in an environment of corporate reform to grow and lead a high performing team within the Command Corporate Services Unit (CCSU) in our Northern Command. The role is based in Brisbane with a requirement to service clients across Queensland, with AFP appointees also being based in Cairns, Gold Coast, Thursday Island and Canberra.

The Planning and Performance Team Leader plays a key role in leading a team to deliver day-to-day support for strategic planning and performance services, portfolio management, program and change management and corporate governance and assurance services for the Northern Command, aligned with the Command Corporate Services Unit (CCSU) service offer.

This role is responsible for fostering partnerships between the Command Executives, CCSU leaders and national teams/centres of excellence to solve complex corporate issues through the provision of consistent high quality customer service to stakeholders to foster a positive reputation and trust in the team. The CCSU Planning and Performance team works closely with CCSU Finance and CCSU HR teams within Northern Command and the Team Leader is expected to manage and prioritise projects and teamwork-flow to ensure solutions and initiatives that deliver value-add outcomes.

In addition to specialist capabilities and/or relevant qualifications, you will need to demonstrate the ability to thrive in a complex and challenging environment, have a strong track record in supporting and leading a team to achieve results, and be solutions focused in terms of ongoing corporate reform.

You will be highly regarded for your contemporary leadership capabilities, aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking, and relationship building. You will be an effective communicator and change management advocate, and contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the AFP Code of Conduct, AFP Governance Instruments and other regulatory frameworks.

What will you do?
Work collaboratively to effectively align annual business planning with organisational and command-specific strategic direction, actively support major projects and initiatives.
Contribute to the development of AFP New Policy Proposals (NPPs) through the provision of Command-specific data estimations, actioning requests from the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio and tracking the Command’s progress in relation to New Policy Initiatives (NPI).
Lead a team in the delivery of risk management activities, including assessing the Command’s operational risks and mitigation strategies.
Support the Command during Senate Estimates, including responding to queries as they arise as well as overseeing the coordination and preparation of accurate and meaningful Command specific data.
Provision of insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders and frontline clients.
Research and identify opportunities for improvement, utilising innovative concepts and methodologies to enhance business outcomes and facilitate change.
Oversee and ensure the delivery of all relevant business, strategic and enterprise-wide reporting requirements.
Have excellent relationship skills, including the ability to provide insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders.
Provide effective leadership of the team ensuring a results driven approach is fostered and adopted as well as the ability to lead continuous service delivery improvement.
Maintain currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process to ensure you are up to date with the impact of changes in Government policy initiative and contribute to appropriate responses.
Lead by example, embodying the AFP’s values and the inclusive culture to which we aspire.
Demonstrate capability in line with the Work Level Standard of a Band 7
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Formal qualifications and/or professional experience relevant to the role.
Additional Information

This role is located in QLD and applicants are expected to be based in QLD.

Selection Criteria
Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
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 relevant to the role.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your experience and capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and Work Level Standard 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.

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: Michelle Havenga,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 5393,

Contact Officer Email: michelle.havenga@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 07/11/2024

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