Senior Team Leader Forensic Infrastructure & Facilities

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time 

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($121,628.00 - $132,391.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13460

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?

The Forensic Foundations and Enabling portfolio is responsible for the delivery of many underpinning services for the Forensic Command including strategy and performance, training, quality management, logistics, infrastructure, facilities and WHS across our Majura Forensic Facility and Regional Offices. This role provides an opportunity to influence continuous improvements in the way we deliver infrastructure and facility programs and projects, as well as being part of implementing the Forensic Strategy for the organisation, enabling Policing for a safer Australia.

The role of Senior Team Leader, Infrastructure and Facilities, working to the Coordinator of Forensic Foundations & Enabling, is to provide strategic leadership and initiate, plan, implement and finalise infrastructure and facility projects within time, budget, scope and resourcing constraints and expectations. This delivery is achieved through establishing and leading projects under the AFP governance framework, effective team leadership and delivering project outcomes through management of internal and external stakeholders. The role requires contemporary experience in project management and strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, management and negotiation.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead a team, manage projects with key stakeholders across a range of levels and disciplines, excel under pressure, demonstrate an excellent ability to make sound decisions and use judgement across a range of issues. This position works in a fast-paced environment and requires the capacity to think strategically, identify opportunities and prioritise effort. It, therefore, requires a proactive and pragmatic attitude and high levels of organisational skills, self-drive and initiative. The successful candidate will be able to manage risk and work effectively to deliver high-quality advice and outcomes.

As a Senior Team Leader you also 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?

• Manage the development, delivery and implementation of capital works programs and projects, including full accountability for time, cost and quality outcomes.
• Manage Forensic project procurement activities and participate in the negotiation of contracts relating to the capital works projects including understanding and applying Commonwealth government capital works process and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the ongoing program of forensic laboratory remediation work including the sustainability of the remediated laboratories equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop and nurture internal and external professional networks and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the efficient and effective management of Forensic Command’s infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Provide the Coordinator and Forensic Management Team with high quality advice and provide progress reports/briefings on Forensic infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Contribute to Forensics Strategic Property Planning including the development, implementation and evaluation of accommodation solutions, principles, standards and policies, in order to achieve efficient and optimal use of AFP premises and resources.
• Represent the AFP at various internal/external committee and stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate Forensic facilities management including oversight of all change requests and minor works across all Forensics facilities and the implementation of any remedial works following audits of laboratories.
• Engage and manage relationships with JLL Facilities Managers to ensure responsibilities are being met to required standards to maintain compliance of Forensics facilities.
• Manage oversight of Forensic laboratory environmental monitoring reporting and compliance.

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.
• Contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role including leadership, budget management, stakeholder engagement and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Experience delivering capital works, including refurbishments and fit out programs and projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of Forensic operations and laboratory spaces.

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.
• 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 - Fiona Knott,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 3843, ​

Contact Officer Email: fiona.knott@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 18/09/2024

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