ACT Policing - Senior Team Member, Legislation & Governance
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14978
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year
- Generous superannuation of 15.4%
- 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
- 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?
The Legislation and Governance section leads the ACT Policing law reform and policy agenda, and supports the Executive on law enforcement forums, budget policy, performance analysis and statistical reporting, and Governance.
The section is comprised of five teams:
- Governance and Compliance
- National Forums
- Budget Policy and Projects
- Legislation and Policy, and
- Performance Statistics
Senior Team members in this portfolio are responsible for leading bodies of work through to finalisation, while assisting the Team Leader in managing, developing and providing guidance to a small team.
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. 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?
ACT Policing Legislation and Governance's main services include:
- Providing critical advice to law makers on the impacts of reforms on policing
- Coordinating responses for information requests from other policing and justice jurisdictions and facilitating ACT Policing's obligations under the FOI Act
- Maintaining ACT Policing's Governance Instrument Framework
- Maintaining the ACT Policing's Lessons Management System, including capturing lessons and recommendations identified and assisting in the implementation of best practice
- Provide critical statistical, analytical and performance monitoring
- Coordinating whole of agency involvement to develop ACT Policing's position on key domestic law enforcement policy matters
- Supporting the development of budget business cases to drive ACT Policing's strategy to increase capacity and capability with tangible outcomes for the frontline, and
- Formulating and coordinating advice to ACT Policing's Executive, ACT Government and senior ACT Policing officers.
Successful applicants will play a key role in achieving outcomes for ACT Policing within the regulatory framework, AFP Code of Conduct and AFP Governance Instruments.
We're looking for someone who:
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Is a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player
- Excels at analysing and synthesising new information, and
- Is eager to delve into policing issues and government processes.
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.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
- Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
Additional Information
- This role is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.
Selection Criteria
Band 6
- Achieve results
- Communicates with influence
- Contributes to strategic thinking
- Cultivates productive working relationships
- Shows personal drive and integrity
- Technical knowledge and skills
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.
- 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 asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include 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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer: Emma GUO,
Contact Officer Phone: 51266141,
Contact Officer Email: Emma.Guo@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 06/08/2025
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