Enterprise Program Management Officer (EMPO)
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - BAND 7 ($118,673 - $127,101)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13967
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) 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?
The Program Planning, Innovation and Reporting (PPIR) is a branch within the Strategy and Performance Office. Our work is complex, high-profile, and fast paced, and delivers key program management, innovation and reporting, and governance and assurance outcomes for the AFP. We play a critical role in partnering with internal and external entities to support organisational programs.
As an Enterprise Program Management Officer (EMPO), you will 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 every 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 role requirements.
The Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) provide high quality, professional program management expertise services and processes that support the AFP, Government and the Community. The EPMO are responsible for the provision of specialist program management expertise to support the successful delivery of high priority enterprise and inter-agency programs. The EPMO’s key functions include collaborative development in strategic program management documents as well as best practice administration support with internal and external stakeholders. The EPMO are responsible for creating, maintaining and overseeing a range of documents that ensure best practice Program Management for New Policy Proposal’s (NPP’s). The documents support governance, consistency, risk management and transparency across the entirety of the Program and are responsible for providing a deeper understanding of a programs design, status and delivery through regular reporting and governance mechanisms to support Senior Executives and AFP Boards.
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?
As the Enterprise Program Management Officer within the EPMO, your key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide program management, process, standards and frameworks.
- Establish and maintain governance structures to ensure Programs are executed in alignment with AFP’s strategic goals, in particular secretariat governance, financial management and/or risk management
- Enforce the defined AFP Program management methodologies, tools and templates as per the AFP Program and Project Management Framework (PMF)
- Identify and mitigate the Program risks, and processes to ensure proactive steps to resolve issues and prevent potential delays or cost overruns.
- Provide Program Risk Assessment and contingency plans to Senior Leadership to manage enterprise-level Program challenges
- Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Executives, developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships
- Provide regular updates and performance tracking reports to Executive and stakeholders highlighting key achievements, financial status, risk management and Program Health
- Provide and manage Secretariat support to Programs
- Provide Program and Project knowledge/skills transfer to other team members. Proactively identify opportunities to promote continuous improvement and facilitate cooperation
- Model the AFP’s Core Values and maintain the highest level of professional standards
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in Program or Project Management
- The ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight timeframes, with minimal supervision, while delivering high level outputs
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholder groups, including Executive with the ability to present to large or small groups
Desirable Requirements
- Ability to manage and provide Secretariat support within the EPMO and broader Programs across the Agency
- Ability to develop infographic material to support delivery outcomes for Senior executives
- Ability to analyse sensitive issues and risks and recommend solutions using expertise, taking the initiative to identify alternative course of action and apply regulatory frameworks appropriately.
- Ability to analyse financial information in the context of program and project delivery
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 - Nicole Orsolic,
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 6733,
Contact Officer Email: nicole.orsolic@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 09/01/2025
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