Senior Team Leader - AUKUS Strategy Coord & Futures
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($121,628.00 - $132,391.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13866
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
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Senior Team Leader (Band 8), Strategy Coordination and Futures within the newly created AUKUS Command. A pool of suitable candidates will be created to fill further anticipated vacancies across National Security Portfolio.
Business Area
The AFPs National Security Portfolio are responsible for matters involving Australia’s national security frameworks, including counter terrorism and foreign interference, and its operational implementation, plus aviation, protection, security and AUKUS.
The AUKUS Command is responsible for delivery of the AFPs security overlay in support of the Australian Nuclear Submarine Program under the AUKUS initiative. AUKUS Command also has strategic responsibility for delivery of Protective Services to Defence establishments under the Defence MOU, with a significant focus on building and supporting a future-ready Protective Service Officer (PSO) workforce.
The role
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 everyone. All AFP appointees 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 applicants will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below and in accordance with Band 8 work-level-standards.
Senior Team Leaders (Band 8) play a pivotal role in taking autonomous responsibility for the resources, outcomes and performance of one or more teams, often in demanding or complex environments, and invariably deliver on the desired outcomes. As the Senior Team Leader (Snr TL) AUKUS Strategy Coordination and Futures (ASCF), you will report to the Coordinator AUKUS Strategy Coordination and Futures (CASCF) and will work under the broad direction of AUKUS Command Senior executives. You will be responsible for developing, leading and managing multiple diverse teams within the AUKUS Command to deliver a high level of outcomes, including the development and implementation of AUKUS strategy, policies, practices, processes and workflows in support of AFP and AUKUS command objectives.
You will have the capacity to think strategically, demonstrate a high-level of decision making and judgement, possess, or could quickly obtain AFP strategic awareness and business acumen. You will work in close collaboration with CASCF and the AUKUS Senior Executive team to manage risks, operationalise strategic direction and develop an agile approach to deliver command services to meet the needs of the executive while working collaboratively and cohesively with each other and key internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in the Snr TL role, you will work closely with areas within the AFP to develop and implement strategies that support operational delivery and drive national consistency across the AUKUS command. You will provide a high level of support to CASCF while developing a culture of inclusiveness, commitment, and recognition amongst your teams. You will be required to display an innovative mind-set, think strategically and demonstrate sound judgement and decision making on a regular basis. Relationship management, workflow prioritisation, and value-added coordination and development of high-quality strategic reports and provision of verbal briefings that inform decision making are essential.
The position is located at the Edmund Barton Building, Canberra and assigned to the Support Working Pattern in accordance with the AFP Enterprise Agreement.
What will you do?
As the Snr TL ASCF you will Lead and guide teams to manage and deliver AUKUS Command priorities to a high standard. You will,
- Provide high quality advice to the AUKUS Executive Team to inform decision making and support the delivery of AUKUS Command priorities and operational outcomes.
- Work closely with the AUKUS Command Executive Team to build awareness of priorities and deliver these through engagements across the AFP and with partners.
- Provide direction and oversight to TLs within ASCF, sharing information on priorities, challenges and opportunities.
- Lead AUKUS engagement with AFP support areas, representing AUKUS interests and priorities to inform the development and implementation of policy and strategies.
- Build and maintain effective engagement and partnerships (internal and external) with AFP members, executive and support teams across the organisation to support AUKUS Command executive.
- Support the AUKUS Leadership Team to deliver on AUKUS strategic priorities.
- With ASCF Team Leaders,
- Build a collaborative and situationally aware team environment to ensure outputs are met, maximise team skillsets and build team capability so all team members can work across a full spectrum of tasks at short notice.
- Develop, lead and shape AUKUS responses and activities across the Command to ensure a consolidated and unified Command position is provided on issues and tasks.
- Continuously monitor opportunities for improvement in processes, with consideration to issues or changes in environment to ensure ASCF remains adaptive and responsive to the needs of the Command and the AFP.
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- A minimum of two years previous Leadership experience
- A Negative Vetting 2 (Top Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high-level writing, editing and presentation skills.
- Have proven experience that demonstrates excellent stakeholder relationship skills. This includes demonstrated experience in the provision of insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to a diverse range of senior stakeholders, particularly in relation to building enabling capabilities and processes to support operational objectives.
- A formal tertiary qualification or substantial work experience relevant to National Security is desirable but not essential.
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 - Laura Erwin
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 51264348
Contact Officer Email: Laura.Erwin@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 11/12/2024
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