Senior Project Officer - Reform and Improvement Office
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($102,927.00 - 113,563.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13641
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:
- 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
Who we are?
The Reform and Improvement Office is a branch within the Strategy and Performance Office. Our work is complex, high-profile, and fast paced, and delivers key program management, reform and innovation, and governance and assurance outcomes for the AFP. We play a critical role in partnering with internal and external entities to support organisational programs and priorities, amass strategic insights, and drive enterprise reform and innovation to position the AFP as an employer of choice.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace, where our people and their experiences and contributions are valued. We take pride in our flexibility and agility in responding to the ever evolving operational and threat environment of the AFP.
As a Senior Project Officer, your role will be to support the effective delivery of investment by assuring programs and projects align to the PMF and deliver on agreed outcomes. 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?
We are looking for collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to fill roles across the following areas:
Enterprise Program Management Office (ePMO): The ePMO is 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 the collaborative development of key strategic program management documents as well as the best practice administration support through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The ePMO is also responsible for providing a deeper understanding of program’s design, status and delivery through regular reporting and governance mechanisms to Senior Executives and AFP Boards.
Integrated Portfolio Office (IPO): The IPO provides Portfolio level support, guidance, reporting and assurance to support the successful delivery of programs and projects included in the AFP capability Investment Plan in accordance with the AFP’s Program and Project Management Framework (PMF). The IPO’s key functions include reporting to AFP Boards/Committees, along with providing assurance, governance and training in risk and benefits management.
As the Senior Project Officer, your key responsibilities include:
- Contribute to new challenges that show adaptability, responsiveness, initiative and resilience working in a dynamic, fast-paced and complex environment.
- Communicate with influence with well developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Develop and Deliver training sessions and communication strategies.
- Developing team members and fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role.
- Help build, retain and sustain relationships, by engaging confidently and concisely with internal and external stakeholders that foster the development of deep, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen.
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Demonstrated over 12 months experience in Program or Project delivery or in a Program Management Office.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong written communication skills, including assistance with preparation of Briefs and infographic led reports and presentations.
Additional Information
- This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in the ACT Region
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 - Karen Cameron,
Contact Officer Phone: 0251264124,
Contact Officer Email: karen.cameron@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 14/10/2024
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