Strategic Property Planning Officer - CFO

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14929

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 interested applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 6 Strategic Property Planning Team member, Property Policy and Governance sitting under Property Planning & Futures Section (PP&F) which resides within the Property Command.

PP&F provides advice to a broad range of groups including the AFP’s Senior Leadership, property forums and business areas. This advice seeks to inform them on matters relating to the strategy and/or planning to deliver future infrastructure, facilities and property-based solutions.

PP&F also continually test the viability of properties against:

• Workforce planning advice.
• Directions from the Executive.
• Announcements from Government.
• Principles and objectives of the AFP’s Strategic Property Plan.
• Market best practices and data.

Outcomes enable PP&F to know the future suitability of properties across the AFP’s diverse Property Portfolio.

In response, PP&F develop funded strategies to ensure the Property Portfolio is ever evolving to ensure it maintains its principal role of, supporting the delivery of law enforcement capabilities/operations and accommodating the AFP’s skilled workforce and assets. 

The Property Planning Team Member is a new position responsible for developing and maintaining robust documentation on accommodation requirements and understanding the strategic direction related to all business areas across the AFP. This role will ensure compliance with standards and government best practice.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Band 7 Team Property Planning & Governance. The role will contribute to the development of Policy and Governance for Property Command by delivering a broad range of tasks including.

• Lead the research, development, drafting and review of comprehensive property policies, procedures, manuals and templates for the Australian federal Police Property portfolio.
• Ensure all policies are clear, concise, consistent and compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and government best practice.
• Provide Commands with strategies to deliver suitable accommodation fit outs, which maximise the use of their current space allocation, offer solutions to evolving and complex accommodation pressures.
• Inform the investment planning and decision-making processes attached to the Property Board, investment planning and other decision-based forums.
• Establish and maintain a strong property governance framework, defining roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes for property related activities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and actively pursuing opportunities for cooperation and information sharing.
• Taking a proactive approach to drive team performance, supported through clear direction, goal setting, health and wellbeing of individuals, and career development
• Modelling critical behaviours to promote a positive workplace culture and
• Having the ability to complete additional tasks at the direction of the supervisor or Senior Leadership.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Highly developed writing skills
• Sound planning & time management capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• This role is located in ACT and applicants are expected to be based in ACT.
• This role is an AFP band 6 level

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:  Sam Pike,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 6773, ​

Contact Officer Email:  sam.pike@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 22/07/2025

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