Team Leader Partnerships and Outreach - Human Exploitation
Brisbane, QLD, AU
Team Leader Partnerships and Outreach - Human Exploitation
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - QLD
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 7 ($118,673.00 - $127,101.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13987
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%
- 18 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 for the role of Team Leader Partnerships and Outreach, Human Exploitation Business Delivery, Crime Command.
The Partnerships and Outreach Team has responsibility for leading outreach initiatives, identifying and fostering beneficial partnerships between law enforcement and external stakeholders including non-government organisations, industry, and partner agencies to drive mutually beneficial outcomes to meet the strategic objectives of Human Exploitation.
The complexity, breadth and pace of AFP Human Exploitation will require you to anticipate and adapt to changing work priorities and be dynamic and flexible in your approach to day-to-day work. Your contribution will be meaningful, rewarding and deliver tangible outcomes to enhance and bolster law enforcement capabilities and operational efforts to counter child exploitation and human trafficking.
As a member of the AFP, you are required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
As a Team Leader you 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.
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.
The role includes:
- Leading and delivering on the strategic objectives of the Partnerships and Outreach Team, including awareness and outreach initiatives, stakeholder engagement and partnership projects.
- Leading responsiveness within the team, including capability uplift, managing performance, guiding, mentoring and developing team members, providing feedback and fostering a cooperative team environment.
- Cultivating productive relationships with strategic partners, including government, non-government organisations, industry, and non-traditional partners.
- Identifying opportunities to raise awareness and the profile of child protection and human trafficking, the role of the AFP and operational outcomes.
- Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to business or operational priorities.
- Developing and maintaining crime type subject matter expertise, including trends and issues that may impact the operating environment.
- Representing the AFP at external stakeholder meetings or events as required.
- Delivering presentations or briefings to stakeholders.
Child Protection is a high-risk psychological impact area. Prior to commencing in the area, and throughout their tenure, applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy specific psychological testing to work in the area.
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.
- Tertiary education qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or extensive experience relevant to the role.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a like or related field.
- Proven leadership experience and the ability to lead a high performing team.
- Proven experience in marketing or media landscape and the ability to leverage these to deliver innovative and effective initiatives.
- Proven ability to be flexible and dynamic in response to changing priorities.
- Proven strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to manage and build relationships with diverse and complex stakeholder groups.
- Ability to complete psychological clearance pathways
Desirable Requirements
The following would be highly regarded:
- Knowledge of human trafficking and child protection subject matter
- Event management
- Stakeholder relations
- Campaign management
Additional Information
This position has been advertised in multiple locations, however the role is located in Brisbane and successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Brisbane and work from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.
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 you 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 - Simone McKeough,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 51264012,
Contact Officer Email: simone.mckeough@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 27/01/2025
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