Senior Team Member - CIO Planning and Management Team
Canberra, ACT, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14753
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?
Planning and Management Section reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is an enabling team providing procurement, contracting, finance, risk, business continuity and governance support to the Chief Information Officer Command.
The section is often required to receive and review incoming requests for management and expected to triage, value-add and assist the CIO Command in responding to those requests.
As the Senior Team Member, you will be working as part of a small team to coordinate activities, update documentation, deliver reports and provide Command support. The role is required to provide accurate and timely advice in relation activities and work under limited supervision. This role will work collaboratively within CIO Command and the broader AFP through the engagement of key stakeholders such as Governance, Legal, Internal Audit, Business Continuity and Risk and Assurance.
As a Team Member in the AFP, you will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework and the AFP Code of Conduct. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
Your work may include:
- Maintain oversight of coordination activities to ensure centralisation of requests and tasks are completed on time.
- Coordination activities include CIO Freedom of Information (FOI), CIO Command Government Instrument Framework (GIF), CIO Audit Activities, CIO Command Committees, Risk Management and Business Continuity.
- Produce, design and deliver timely accurate reports on a regular basis for coordination activities.
- Provide timely, efficient and effective advice including high level research, project management and Command support.
- Provide accurate and timely advice in relation to business activities, including updating communication channels such as teams and SharePoint.
- Develop standard operating procedure documentation to support CIO activities.
- Assist in the drafting & coordination of Command/Portfolio responses to internal and external requests, including managing workflows for briefs.
- Contribute to the establishment and attainment of team goals.
- Undertake project and research work as directed.
- Identify and leverage opportunities to enhance communication, processes.
- Cultivate productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Attend and manage relevant command meetings as required providing comprehensive secretariat services.
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.
- Demonstrated expertise, experience and contemporary knowledge relevant to the role.
- Strong writing skills and ability to self-manage workloads.
- High-level communication and collaboration skills in an environment that has multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong Microsoft Skills or the ability to learn programs such as Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.
Additional Information
- This role is located in Canberra, ACT and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Selection Criteria
Band 6
- 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 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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer: Myles Emery,
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 6023,
Contact Officer Email: myles.emery@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 18/06/2025
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