Coordinator Pacific Command

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13667

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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for Executive Level roles (Band 9) within Pacific Command. A merit pool will be created for upcoming vacancies and higher duties opportunities. While the positions are Canberra based, consideration will be afforded to flexible and remote working arrangements.

As a central contributor to the Australian Government’s Pacific Strategy, Pacific Command leads AFP’s efforts in maintaining regional stability, security and capability in the Pacific through collaboration with Pacific policing partners, and leading efforts to prevent and disrupt transnational crime threats.

The Pacific Strategy branch within Pacific Command is responsible for design, leading and primarily implementing the Pacific Policing Initiative, as well as driving broader Pacific strategy, coordination and engagement. Sections within the Pacific Strategy branch include Pacific Strategy and Coordination, Pacific Policing Initiative Design and Implementation and the Pacific Policing Infrastructure Program. All sections engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Executive, Government counterparts and Pacific policing partners.

All Coordinator roles within Pacific Strategy are responsible for enhancing whole of Australian Government (WoAG) coordination to support the implementation of regional law enforcement activities consistent with priorities of the Pacific policing partners.

As a Coordinator within the Pacific Strategy branch, you will be part of a dynamic team driving and will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Pacific strategy and Pacific Policing Initiative. This includes driving strategic dialogue through police-to-police and with WoAG partners, provision of policy advice and briefings to support Pacific-focused forums and summits, building a sustainable governance model and enhancing processes to support to project delivery, as well as broader community engagement strategies.

Your role will be instrumental in enhancing processes to deliver effective client-service, change management, leadership and mentoring to help the team achieve its potential.

Executive Level employees must also ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

What will you do?

In this role you will:

• Lead, manage, coach and mentor a range of team leaders
• Coordinate and oversee timely, accurate and concise briefs and advice on Pacific policing, for AFP Executive, government partners and other key stakeholders.
• Build and foster collegiate networks with WoAG, internal AFP and Pacific partners.
• Ensure change management processes and procedures are executed effectively.
• Manage and support the delivery of key projects in support of the AFP Pacific Strategy and priorities of Pacific policing partners. This includes overseeing all phases of the strategy design elements, project management lifecycle for major initiatives and cross-functional activities to ensure quality outputs which are measured and are on time and budget.
• Understand and create opportunities for optimal design and project delivery processes.
• Develop and support corporate and strategic priorities for Pacific Command in accordance with the broader AFP strategic direction.
• Enabling and supporting individual growth, career opportunities and succession planning through development capability within the team.
• Cultivate an environment of high performance, positivity, responsiveness and client service.

Essential Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and engage high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience managing a multitude of stakeholders, projects and tasks simultaneously in a complex operating environment.
• Experience in project delivery, and leading policy and coordination teams.
• Ability to identify opportunities for change and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• An understanding of the AFP and international context.
• Ability to be flexible and dynamic in response to changing priorities.
• A high-level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 security clearance.
• Experience and qualifications in design, project implementation, policy, legal and/or change management is desirable.

Additional Information

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• National or International travel may be required.
• This role is an AFP Executive Level role
• This role is located in ACT and applicants are expected to be based in ACT

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 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

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 - Marina Simoncini,

Contact Officer Phone: (0)2 51263904, ​

Contact Officer Email: marina.simoncini@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 30/10/2024

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