Manager Strategy and Performance Office (Senior Executive Level)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Full time - Temporary for a period of five years

LOCATION - This position has been advertised in multiple locations however, the role is located in Canberra, ACT. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to the ACT.

AFP BAND & SALARY - Senior Executive Band Level 1 - $221,450.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14185

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 Australian Federal Police (AFP) is a key player in the Australian security landscape, rising to complex challenges and staying a step ahead to protect Australians as new threats emerge. We break new ground every day and a career as a member of the AFP requires a diversity of skills and knowledge, as well as an ability to combine innovation with policing to create intelligent action.

We:

• Pride our self on demonstrating leadership and agility in a dynamic operating environment;
• Are intelligence-led, ethically and values-driven, embracing diversity and inclusion;
• Value trust, respect, accountability, integrity;
• Are committed to excellence in service to the Australian community and in working with each other; and
• Have the brightest minds to play a critical role in protecting Australia and Australians by outsmarting serious, complex, international and organised crime.

To continue as one of the most adaptive, effective and advanced police forces in the world, the AFP is seeking suitably qualified professionals for the role of Manager at the SES Band 1 level within the Strategy and Performance Office. 

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 of service which will be negotiated with the successful applicant, under an AFP Senior Executive employment contract, including salary, airline lounge membership, fitness/health allowance, annual health assessments and employer superannuation benefits.

What is the role?

The Strategy and Performance Office (SPO) is seeking suitably qualified candidates at the SES band 1 level to perform the following roles:

• Manager Ministerial & Forums
• Manager Policy & Strategy, and
• Manager Program Planning, Innovation and Reporting.

Additionally, this process will be used to create a merit pool of candidates who are suitably qualified to undertake the variety of roles in the AFP’s Strategy and Performance Office noting current and expected vacancies.

Those additional branches include:

• Strategy and Policy Coordination
• Governance and Secretariat

What will you do?

The Strategy and Performance Office is responsible for:

• Setting strategic priorities and direction for the AFP, cognisant of current, emerging and future issues affecting the AFP across a range of topics including policing and national security matters.
• Supporting strategic planning to deliver on the Commissioner’s strategic intent.
• Managing key internal strategic boards and senior executive forums, including overseeing governance and providing comprehensive secretariat services.
• Influencing whole of government policy initiatives impacting the AFP and broader law enforcement community (including informing key decision making though Federal Budget, Cabinet and legislative reform processes).
• Coordinating whole of agency engagement with government, parliament and external public service stakeholders.
• Managing the AFP Commissioner’s engagement in key strategic external forums dealing with policing and criminal justice matters.
• Ensuring whole of enterprise governance and accountability requirements are met (including through corporate reporting, internal audit, and risk management and assurance).
• Identifying and driving performance improvement including by measuring organisational performance (qualitative and quantitative) and providing strategic advice to the AFP Executive.

Our Ideal applicant

As a Senior Executive Leader within the AFP you will:

• Be a strong leader with behaviours that demonstrate courage, collaboration, a focus on people and a commitment to identifying and addressing emerging challenges and risks;
• Balance short-term priorities with continued focus on long-term strategic priorities;
• Deliver on AFP corporate strategic direction;
• Promote diversity in your decisions and inclusion in your actions;
• Be an excellent leader, taking an active interest in the growth and wellbeing, behaviours and capabilities of your people;
• Harness an enterprise-focussed approach to strategic and operational issues;
• Be committed to excellence, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning, and have a strong record of achievement in leading people and managing resources;
• Have excellent stakeholder relationship skills, including the ability to provide insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders; including across government;
• Be forward thinking and self-motivated, driving operational and service delivery excellence, modelling the AFP’s leadership behaviours; and
• Demonstrate capability in-line with the SES Band 1 Work Level Standards.

Essential Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance (or the ability to obtain one);
• Relevant qualifications:
  • For the Manager Ministerial and Forums role, this should include a law degree or extensive experience and knowledge specific to this role including legislative design and development, management of key stakeholders and an understanding of Parliamentary practice and procedure;
  • For the Manager Program, Planning, Innovation and Reporting, this should include relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in program and project management, governance and management of key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team;
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced tempo;
• Demonstrated capability in line with SES Band 1 Work Level Standards.

Additional Requirements

• Is willing and able to deliver results in compressed timeframes and attack complex issues in a dynamic environment;
• Is capable, energetic and resilient in navigating uncertainly and constantly changing priorities;
• Can cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, work collaboratively at all levels, and maximise engagement opportunities with partner agencies and jurisdictional partners;
• Has superior analytical skills, are able to harness information, and identify innovative approaches to achieving the AFP’s strategic intent;
• Has advanced communication skills, focussed on clearly articulating key issues and negotiating outcomes that advance the AFP’s position; and
• Understand the role of the AFP in the Australian and international policing context, and broader law enforcement and national security environment.

Additional Information

The AFP is part of the Attorney-General’s portfolio and works closely with a range of other law enforcement and government agencies at state, territory, Commonwealth and international levels, outsmarting crime, enhancing safety and providing a secure regional and global environment. The Corporate Plan is a legislative requirement under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. It sets out the AFP’s purpose, priorities, environmental context, the activities it undertakes, how performance is measured and the management approach to risk.

The plan is a rolling four-year plan and is updated annually. It is aligned with the outcome statements, program and performance information presented in the AFP Portfolio Budget Statements. Performance against the plan and the PBS is reported in the Annual Report.

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - Maximum 5 pages. 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 outlines why you are attracted to the role and what you would bring to the role with examples of your ability to demonstrate capability in line with the SES Band 1 Work Level Standards and the role requirements in this job ad.

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 and/or to complete online testing. Using the relevant Senior Executive Level 1 Work Level Standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. 

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 - Michelle Rak,

Contact Officer Phone: 0498966842, ​

Contact Officer Email: Michelle.Rak@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 06/03/2025 - Late applications will not be considered without prior delegate approval.

To view our other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.

www.afp.gov.au