Director - Program Facilitation

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Temporary Full time for a period of 12 months with the possibility of a 12 month extension 

LOCATION - NSW

AFP BAND & SALARY - Executive Level ($168,355.00 - $222,149.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14312

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 Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) is a National Common Police Service, administered by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).  It specialises in the development of leadership capability for individuals and organisations involved in the innovative provision of policing, law enforcement, security, public safety, emergency services and related professions.  Our programs are a blended delivery of online, distance education and residential sessions.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Five weeks (25 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 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?

This position offers a unique opportunity for an individual with the appropriate expertise, experience and mindset to design and deliver contemporary and contextually relevant leadership development programs to meet the demands of the policing and public safety environment of the future.  The position reports to the AIPM Deputy Director and is influential in shaping the focus and strategic direction of our professional development programs and strategies. A background in the policing public safety or broader national security sectors is desirable, but not essential.

What will you do?

To be successful in this role you will have a proven track record in the delivery of high impact leadership development programs and initiatives in a blended learning environment.  You will have demonstrated advanced facilitation skills in a range of contexts with a flair for both contemporary and future focussed approaches in the development of leadership capability. You will be adept in working across and beyond the AIPM, taking responsibility for leadership development programs whilst displaying the highest level of confidence, discretion and acumen in the engagement of senior executives and their teams.

You will provide specialist advice within the organisation as part of our overall evaluation, design and development processes of continuous improvement. You will provide advice and planning assistance externally to AIPM clients on co-designed and partnered leadership development programs. Comfortable operating in a matrix style work environment you will collaborate with, supervise and lead program delivery team members from across the AIPM to deliver specific program outcomes as required. 

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Baseline security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Qualifications and/or practical experience related to adult education and / or executive professional development and leadership areas
• Qualifications, skills and/or applied experience in crisis leadership in complex environments, organisational leadership, management and facilitation disciplines

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Administration, co-ordination and delivery of AIPM programs to a broad range of public safety client agencies.
• Ability to design and implement innovative and contemporary teaching and facilitation practices.
• Delivery of coursework, teaching in a blended and online learning environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage, direct and lead program delivery team members in a matrix style working environment.
• Experience in the review of program curricula,   
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop engaging course curricula and supporting materials for senior public safety professionals.
• Ability to liaise with and assess leadership capability gaps in collaboration with senior executives from police, fire and emergency services and other government agencies.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Additional Information

• This is a 12 month non-ongoing opportunity, with the possibility of a further 12 month extension
• This role is located at our campus in Manly, Sydney. Successful applicants will be expected to work primarily onsite and in person at the Manly Campus, based in Sydney.

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.
• 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 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 LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Neil Sweeney,

Contact Officer Phone:  0408 791 944, ​

Contact Officer Email:  nsweeney@aipm.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 07/04/2025

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