ACT Policing Senior Team Leader - Communications & Government Relations
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($121,628.00 - $132,391.00), $121,628.00 - $132,391.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13473
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?
ACT Policing are seeking applications wishing to be considered for the newly created role of Senior Team Leader, Communications and Government Relations (CGR), Band 8.
ACT Policing’s CGR team is responsible for providing proactive and reactive media strategies and responses, expanding ACT Policing’s digital footprint, including being responsible for production, web content and social media channels, strategic internal and external communications and wider community engagement at public events as well as being responsible for the ministerial functions through to the ACT Government.
Reporting directly through to the CGR Coordinator, the Senior Team Leader will directly manage a small group of Band 7 Team Leaders who are all responsible for their own team and specific function within CGR.
The responsive nature of policing and the requirement to lead, at times, emergency media and communication responses means the role will require work to be performed outside of standard business hours. Relevant allowances, in addition to a base salary, will be offered for additional hours required outside of the AFP’s core business hours.
As a Team Leader you also 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.
What will you do?
The principal role of the Senior Team Leader, Communications and Government Relations is to:
• Manage the daily operations of CGR’s core functions, which include media, digital engagement, strategic communications, public engagement and government relations;
• Facilitate and foster productive relationships with ACT Government Directorates as well as the wider Australian Federal Police;
• Provide oral and written advice that is timely, comprehensive and drives business outcomes;
• Providing a strategic oversight to four high-performing teams and Team Leaders within the CGR function of ACT Policing;
• Liaise, as required, and provide advice to ACT Policing’s Senior Executive on all issues related to media, communication and government relations; and
• Ensuring ACT Policing is adopting best-practice and contemporary media and communication techniques for the wider benefit of the organisation.
Successful Applicants will be highly regarded for their:
• University qualifications and/or extensive experience in different aspects of media, digital engagement, communications and/or government relations;
• Leadership experience of a small-medium sized team and leadership attributes to ensure the high performance of ACT Policing’s CGR team;
• A demonstrated understanding of and an interest in the current political environment and how that impacts a law enforcement body;
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and ability to build and foster productive working relationships;
• Experience and ability to respond to multiple and conflicting deadlines in a high-pressure environment;
• A team-first ethos that contributes to a positive workplace culture; and
• Experience in a similar role in a policing, law enforcement or government environment will be welcome and highly regarded, but is not essential.
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.
- Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field
Additional Information
This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.
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 - Matthew Hillard, Coordinator Communications and Government Relations
Contact Officer Phone: 0407 555 320
Contact Officer Email: matthew.hillard@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm 18 September 2024 (AEST)
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