Senior Team Leader - Physical Security & Operations - Security Command

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14882

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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Senior Team Leader, Security Command.

Security Command is responsible for ensuring the security of the AFP’s people, information, assets and operational delivery. This is achieved through the development of a strong enterprise-wide security culture and building capabilities to ensure security risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.  

As Senior Team Leader you will lead a number of security teams consisting of skilled and agile multi-discipline professionals to deliver enterprise-wide security services. You will be responsible for driving, implementing and delivering capability, strategies, policies and practices in support of the AFP based on high level decision-making and judgement. You will have the capacity to think strategically, operationalise strategic direction and develop an agile approach to deliver security services across the enterprise.

As a Senior Team Leader you also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change, influencing behaviours and driving innovation that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values and Code of Conduct, leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

As a Senior Team Leader, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of multiple security teams involved in the delivery of physical and personnel security, education and security advice.  In doing this, you will effectively and efficiently manage resources to meet the unique challenges and priorities of the Security Command.

Your responsibilities include leading a number of teams to achieve the following:

• • Operationalising the strategic direction of the Security Command, including ensuring business plan key deliverables and priorities are met;
  • Undertake and oversight a range of activities and collaborate with internal stakeholders in the identification and mitigation of security risks and enhancement of security controls;
  • Building an operating environment that fosters security intelligence capability to triage, assess, analyse, innovate and enhance capability;
  • Oversight the dissemination of security information, intelligence and threat reporting;
  • Direct the provision of security related education and general security advice across the enterprise pertaining to physical and personal security and security best practice;
  • Apply contemporary business improvement and change management knowledge, to drive innovation, enhance service delivery outcomes and facilitate effective change; 
  • Make informed strategic business decisions relating to budget, priorities, governance, risks, and resource management; ensuring minimal impact and pressure on the Command;
  • Develop work practices and policies and ensure alignment with up to date policy and governance frameworks;
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and actively pursue opportunities for cooperation, strategic alliances, and information sharing;
  • Lead and mentor to drive team performance, supported through clear direction, goal setting, health and wellbeing of individuals, and career development; and
  • Model critical behaviours to promote a workplace culture that aligns with AFP strategy, leadership philosophy and core values.

Essential Requirements

 You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.

• A Negative Vetting 2 (TOP SECRET) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience in production of written security products, assessments and risk assessments.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight timeframes, with minimal supervision, while delivering high level outputs and contributing to the outcome of the Security Command.
• Demonstrated high-level leadership.
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel, sometimes at short notice.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Experience in large, diverse and sensitive security infrastructure projects dealing with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience and knowledge in managing large security system platforms i.e. Electronic Access Control Systems and Closed Circuit Television across a large geographical footprint;
• Well-developed analytical skills working with different systems and technologies;
• Demonstrated and contemporary experience and/or qualifications in Australian Government Security and protective security investigations.

Additional Information

• This role is located in ACT and applicants are expected to be based in ACT.
• This role is an AFP Band Level 8 role

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.
• 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:  Sean Giddings,

Contact Officer Phone:  +61 429 595 179, ​

Contact Officer Email:  sean.giddings@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 08/08/2025

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