Senior Project Officer - Integrated Portfolio Office
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14867
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 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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
- 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?
Are you looking for an opportunity that offers meaningful work and allows you to showcase your communication and stakeholder engagement skills? Do you want to work for an agency that makes a big community impact by keeping Australia safe?
We are seeking experienced Senior Project Officers wishing to be considered for vacancies within the Integrated Portfolio Office (IPO), Strategy and Performance Office (SPO) of the AFP.
The IPO manage the AFP’s Program & Project Management Framework (PMF) which sets out standards expected in the effective management of programs and projects predominately funded by the AFP Investment Plan. We provide reporting, advice, assurance, and compliance services to ensure the standards and principles of the PMF are applied in a pragmatic and consistent manner across the AFP.
The IPO provides secretariat and capability forward planning services to the AFP’s Capability Steering Committees to support strategic planning, prioritisation, investment and oversight of capabilities that are critical to achieving operational outcomes and delivering maximum impact to the criminal environment. We play a critical role in partnering with internal and external entities to support organisational priorities, amass strategic insights, drive innovation, and maintain project management standards.
As a Senior Project Officer, you will be a part of a cohesive team supporting the effective planning, investment and delivery of the AFP’s current and future capabilities. Our ideal candidate is a resilient, organised critical thinker and problem solver, who is adaptable to changing environments and can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be a strong communicator who takes a collaborative approach to teamwork, contributes to a positive workplace culture and builds strong relationships with stakeholders.
You will 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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
As a Senior Project Officer within the IPO, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting investigative research and analysis on program and project delivery to inform executive decision making through the preparation of clear and concise reports, briefs and other project documentation.
- Working collaboratively with AFP Finance and other stakeholders to effectively manage AFP Investment Plan initiatives, ensuring alignment to the PMF and other relevant governance.
- Ongoing review and maintenance of IPO related governance, templates, user guides, and training materials, including producing internal enterprise-wide communications.
- Conducting targeted assurance activities on programs and projects including, providing high quality recommendations and input for reporting on assurance outcomes.
- Facilitating two-way stakeholder engagements to support the development of multi-year capability plans to improve strategic decision making on investing in the right capabilities to meet the changing nature of the AFP’s operating environment.
- Supporting secretariat services to Capability Steering Committees, including minute taking and recording of all key decisions and actions.
- Developing team members and fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role.
- Maintaining currency in project management tools and methodologies through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- Applying a high level of discretion, judgement and initiative to all situations and decision making to achieve results and drive continuous improvement.
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.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- Experience in writing executive briefs, reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- This role is based and to be performed in Canberra (ACT).
Desirable Requirements
- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in program/project management and/or capability planning.
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. Please note: feedback will only be provided to candidates successful for interview.
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 asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include 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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer: Anthony Zeccola,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 6974,
Contact Officer Email: Anthony.Zeccola@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 09/07/2025
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