Senior Team Leader - Program Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($121,628.00 - $132,391.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13532
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
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 Branch The Reform and Improvement Office is a branch within the Strategy and Performance Office. Our work is complex, high-profile, and fast paced, and delivers key program management, reform and innovation, and governance and assurance outcomes for the AFP. We play a critical role in partnering with internal and external entities to support organisational programs and priorities, amass strategic insights, and drive enterprise reform and innovation to position the AFP as an employer of choice.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace, where our people and their experiences and contributions are valued. We take pride in our flexibility and agility in responding to the ever evolving operational and threat environment of the AFP.
As an AFP Team Leader you will 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 every 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 role requirements.
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 is the role? Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the roles of Senior Team Leader - Program Management within the AFP. We are looking for a motivated, skilled, client-focused Senior Team Leader to lead high performing and multi-disciplined Teams within the AFP's Reform and Improvement Office. The role is based in Canberra; remote working arrangements are not applicable to this position.
Under the direction of the Senior Executive, the EPMO ensures a portfolio of in-scope programs and projects are designed, aligned, governed and delivered for the maximum impact on the AFP's strategic objectives. You will be highly regarded for your aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking as well as for your capability in distilling and conceptualising information into key insight and infographics for a Senior Executive audience. You will be an effective relationship builder, and verbal and written communicator.
What will you do? The Senior Team Leader - Program Management position will demonstrate capability in line with the AFP's Band 8 Work Level Standards across the following requirements and responsibilities:
Lead a skilled and multi-disciplined Team to develop accurate, engaging and trusted insight and infographics for a Senior Executive audience.
Work in partnership with both operational and corporate business areas to develop and implement timely, high-quality and consistent portfolio, program and project management advice, recommendations and artefacts.
Prioritise, delegate and manage the work of the Team to ensure performance to a consistently high standard.
Be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, health and wellbeing, and capability development of Team Members. This includes role modelling critical behaviours that foster collaboration, innovation, change adoption and a positive workplace culture.
Exhibit sound judgement and a willingness to innovate and experience with different approaches.
Build a team culture that adapts to solving complex and diverse issues.
Be forward thinking and self-motivated with a strong record of portfolio, program and project management.
Lead by example, embodying the AFP's values and the inclusive culture to which the AFP aspires.
You must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated capability and experience (one year minimum) in the preparation of insight, briefing and infographic led reports and presentations for Senior Executive audiences.
Demonstrated capability and experience (one year minimum) in leading and contributing to portfolio/program management advice, recommendations and artefacts – in particular reporting, governance and assurance.
Professional qualifications in a study discipline directly relevant to portfolio, program and project management.
Professional qualifications in a study discipline directly relevant to graphic design.
Additional Information This position is based in Canberra and successful applicants are expected to be based in the ACT region.
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.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). 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 your interview.
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 Phone: 0438992921
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 26/09/2024

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