Senior Team Leader, Legislation & Governance, ACT Policing

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time 

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($127,101.00 - $138,349.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14237

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 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?

ACT Policing is seeking applications from suitably qualified Canberra based employees wishing to be considered for the role of Senior Team Leader, Legislation and Governance, Band 8.

As a Senior Team Leader in the AFP you 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 each 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 any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The Legislation and Governance (L&G) Team provides high-level executive support to ACT Policing through coordinating and executing various functions that supports its accountability to the ACT Government, and as an outcome of the AFP. The L&G team is staffed by a mixture of sworn and unsworn members, which provides a balance of corporate and operational policing knowledge and skills. The Senior Team Leader, L&G manages and guides the functions of L&G in support of the Chief Police Officer’s obligation to meet ACT Policing’s accountability to the ACT Government and Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and as part of Outcome 2 for the AFP.

The principal role of the Senior Team Leader, Legislation and Governance is to:

• Manage the daily operations of L&G including the Governance Support and Compliance, Legislation and Policy National Forums and Budget Policy, and Performance Statistics teams.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to L&G staff.
• Facilitate and foster productive relationships with ACT Government Directorates.
• Consult and liaise with all relevant internal and external stakeholders on issues of significance to ACT Policing.
• Provide oral and written advice that is timely, comprehensive and drives business outcomes.
• Coordinate and prepare high-quality briefs for ACT Policing Executive and ACT Government Directorates.
• Represent ACT Policing on government working groups and committees.

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

Desirable Requirements

The ACT Policing Senior Team Leader, Legislation and Governance requires extensive experience in Legislation and Policy as well as a thorough understanding of Government practices and processes, and the ACT Policing environment.

Successful applicants will be highly regarded for their:

• Previous extensive experience in legislation and policy and/or ministerial
• Law degree
• Leadership attributes
• Aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and fostering productive working relationships
• Understanding of ACT Government Legislative Assembly process and a whole-of-government situation awareness.

Additional Information

This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge and skills

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 a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Ellena Bisset

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 8314

Contact Officer Email:  Ellena.Bisset@afp.gov.au 

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 27/03/2025

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