This role is located in ACT and applicants are expected to be based in ACT.
Senior Team Leader (Executive Level 1 equivalent) - AUKUS Strategy Coordination & Futures Canberra ACT
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.
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.
The key duties of the position include: What will you do?
As the Senior Team Leader AUKUS Strategy Coordination & Futures (ASCF) you will lead and guide teams to manage and deliver AUKUS Command priorities to a high standard.
You will:
Provide high quality advice to the AUKUS Executive Team to inform decision making and support the delivery of AUKUS Command priorities and operational outcomes.
Work closely with the AUKUS Command Executive Team to build awareness of priorities and deliver these through engagements across the AFP and with partners.
Provide direction and oversight to Team Leaders within ASCF, sharing information on priorities, challenges and opportunities.
Lead AUKUS engagement with AFP support areas, representing AUKUS interests and priorities to inform the development and implementation of policy and strategies.
Build and maintain effective engagement and partnerships (internal and external) with AFP members, executive and support teams across the organisation to support AUKUS Command executive.
Support the AUKUS Leadership Team to deliver on AUKUS strategic priorities.
Working with ASCF Team Leaders you will:
Build a collaborative and situationally aware team environment to ensure outputs are met, maximise team skillsets and build team capability so all team members can work across a full spectrum of tasks at short notice.
Develop, lead and shape AUKUS responses and activities across the Command to ensure a consolidated and unified Command position is provided on issues and tasks.
Continuously monitor opportunities for improvement in processes, with consideration to issues or changes in environment to ensure ASCF remains adaptive and responsive to the needs of the Command and the AFP.
Minimum Requirements You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A minimum of two years previous Leadership experience.
A Negative Vetting 2 (Top Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high-level writing, editing and presentation skills.
Have proven experience that demonstrates excellent stakeholder relationship skills.
This includes demonstrated experience in the provision of insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders, particularly in relation to building enabling capabilities and processes to support operational objectives.
A formal tertiary qualification or substantial work experience relevant to National Security is desirable but not essential.
Notes This role is an AFP Band 8 (Executive Level 1 equivalent) level role.
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.
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.
Getting to know the Australian Federal Police As Australia's national policing agency, the AFP is a key member of the Australian law enforcement and national security community, leading efforts to keep Australians and Australian interests safe both at home and overseas.
The AFP also has responsibility for providing community policing services to the Australian Capital Territory and Australia's territories, including Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island and Jervis Bay.
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