Team Leader, Commercial, ACT Policing

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07 ($118,673.00 - $127,101.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14261

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 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 Team Leader ACT Policing Commercial.

The ACT Policing Commercial team is responsible for providing expert advice and assistance to support our members in the delivery of Operational outcomes for ACT Policing and its stakeholders, including:

• Procurements and contracts
• Facilities maintenance
• Infrastructure and refurbishment projects
• Asset management
• Capital projects and
• Logistics support

Our ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates experience providing strategic procurement advice, delivery of capital works, refurbishment and fit out projects, has good interpersonal and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to coach and develop team members. 

As a Team Leader in the AFP you will 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.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

What will you do?

As a Team Leader your responsibilities will include: 

•    Being accountable for managing and leading a team, including managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes.
•    Developing team members and fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role.
•    Undertake procurements as well as being a key contact for procurements and contracts advice.
•    Manage the key elements of the development, delivery and implementation of capital works projects including full accountability for time, cost and quality outcomes.
•    Establish and maintain effective liaison with partners and stakeholders, in particular within the Australian Federal Police and the ACT Government's Justice and Community Safety Directorate (JACS).
•    Assisting in maintaining regular and timely communication with relevant areas.
•    Preparation of briefing material, correspondence, submissions and reports for ACT Policing executive and stakeholders.
•    Ensuring outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP.
•    Leading a range of corporate support tasks.
•    Maintaining currency through ongoing professional development
 

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.

Desirable Requirements

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

•    Certificate IV in Government Procurement and Contracting is preferred.
•    Project Management qualifications or experience in infrastructure projects is preferred.

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra 
• Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra 

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 one/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. If you wish to be considered for both band levels your pitch should address the work level standards of the highest band.
• List any other mandatory documents necessary for assessment of this role – e.g. educational or qualification certificates. This will be included as an uploaded document with the candidate application. Delete if no other documents are required.

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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Goran Milovanovic

Contact Officer Phone:  02 51265348

Contact Officer Email:  goran.milovanovic@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 27/03/2025

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