Coordinator Business Strategy and Governance (APS EL2 Equivalent)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Executive Level, $161,105.00 - $212,583.00 

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12963

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:

• Five weeks of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 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?

Are you an innovative and forward thinking executive leader passionate about driving changes and shape strategic visions? Are you looking to join an organisation that is at the forefront of our National Security? If so, this opportunity can be for you.

The AFP is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates wishing to be considered for the role of Coordinator Business Strategy and Governance in the Specialist Protective Command (SPC).

Specialist Protective Command (SPC) is a hybrid (Specialised/Operational) Command within the AFP and is responsible for establishing national strategy, governance and capabilities whilst also delivering operational outputs within the ACT. As an SPC Executive Level Leader, you work under the broad direction of the SPC Senior Executives. You are responsible for shaping SPC’s strategic direction through the professional services your team delivers consistent with the AFP values, the SPC Corporate Plan, AFP Core Leadership Continuum, and your Charter of Performance. You have an ability to quickly develop, or currently possess, an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business, and the impact of corporate functions and roles to effectively manage operations.

You are a motivated, skilled, and client-focused professional, who is forward thinking in driving excellence. Possessing high calibre relationship management skills, including the ability to provide strategic, insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.

You leverage your partnerships to connect locally, nationally and globally to share common problems and build sustainable solutions. Balancing strategic decision making while exhibiting sound judgement, a willingness to innovate and an appetite to try different approaches. 

As the Coordinator Business Strategy and Governance you lead by example, embodying the AFP's values and inclusive culture and are willing to adapt and learn, and apply an intelligent, problem-solving approach to your work. You apply a strategic and practical lens to leading SPC business support services (including national coordination, logistics, procurement and SPC workforce planning) whilst utilising sound business principles to effectively and efficiently manage resources to meet the needs of the Commands priorities. 

You will coordinate and provide Executive level leadership across ministerial correspondence, media requests, SPC strategic communications and the delivery of nationally consistent protective security standards, governance and practices. 

You are highly regarded for your contemporary leadership capabilities, effectively leading and managing a team of professional, unified and staff who stand together with the frontline. As an effective communicator and change management advocate you contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the AFP Code of Conduct, AFP Governance Instruments and other regulatory frameworks.

What will you do?

The Coordinator Business Strategy and Governance will work under the strategic direction of the senior executive and is responsible for the leadership and management of a number of teams to deliver outcomes.

Appointees require an ability to quickly develop, or currently possess, in-depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business and the impact of roles and functions undertaken in relation to the organisation’s reputation to effectively manage operations. This work may include:

• Planning, leading and managing the strategic, business and project activities of SPC.
• Leading agile, multi-disciplined, high performing teams providing a range of strategic policy advice, outcomes and services to achieve SPC’s strategic corporate direction. 
• Embracing acceptable risk/s inherent in creating new ways of doing business, driving innovation while demonstrating effective leadership in managing risk.
• Assessing and evaluating policy and business improvement initiatives, identifying issues and implementing enhanced procedures and work practices.
• Modelling professional, ethical and leadership behaviours to all employees, and in the capacity of representing the SPC.
• Ensuring all financial and human resources within their team is effectively directed to achieve business area outcomes;
• Contributing to the development of corporate business planning and strategies and the strategic direction of activities within the AFP;
• Exercising high level of influence on areas of specialisation and demonstrate business management capabilities;
• Contributing to the AFP strategies and initiatives for continuous improvement and the long term success of the AFP;
• Providing high level conceptual and strategic advice and conduct briefings;
• Building and sustaining internal and external professional networks and collaborative working relationships;
• Using extensive knowledge and expertise to guide, mentor and develop team leaders and members to ensure the sustainability of skills and knowledge in the AFP;
• Identifying, evaluating and supporting technological changes, policy and legislation within the relevant field that can be utilised to enhance the AFP's response capability;
• Driving the provision of business area services and demonstrates political awareness and understanding; and
• Maintaining currency in policy, legislation and subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process.

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.
• Demonstrated business and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholders engagement skills.
• Extensive experience in providing strategic advise to Senior Executives. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources or other related fields would be highly regarded.

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra and 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. Please note the pitch wording size must be no smaller than 10 Roboto. 

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 employment suitability 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

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer - Commander Stephen Fry,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 4221, ​

Contact Officer Email: stephen.fry@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 07/05/2024

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