Team Leader - Coordination and Strategy Team

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Temporary Full time for a period of 12 months with the possibility of a 12 month extension

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14062

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%
• 18 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 multi-agency Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) provides a coordinated and integrated approach to identifying and removing the profits derived from serious and organised criminal activity. Led by the AFP and utilising the resources from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), AUSTRAC, and the Australian Border Force (ABF), the objective of CACT is to disrupt, deter and reduce serious and organised crime by taking the profit out of crime. The CACT has two components, Criminal Assets Investigations (CAI) and Criminal Assets Litigation (CAL). 

As a Team Leader in the Criminal Assets Confiscation (CAC) Command Coordination and Strategy Team, 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’s values, leadership philosophy, organisational reform agenda, corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below. 

Your role will report directly to the National Superintendent Criminal Assets Confiscation and will be responsible for managing a small team to deliver the objectives of CAC Command. The Coordination and Strategy Team is responsible for CAC Command reporting, policy, strategy, Ministerial and Legislative engagement, as well as the provision of advice and briefings in support of CACT-focussed meetings and events.
 

As a 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. 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 Team Leader Coordination and Strategy, your key responsibilities are:

• Guiding and managing resources responsible for assisting CAC Command through the provision of a variety of reporting, corporate and operational support functions.
• Developing plans and ensuring all resources are effectively utilised to achieve Command and team objectives.
• Developing team members and providing a guiding, mentoring and advisory role including knowledge/skills transfer to other team members.
• Creating and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Providing verbal and written advice (including Executive Briefs) to stakeholders.
• Preparing and providing advice in Ministerial and Legislative issues, including Senate Estimates Briefs and legislative amendments affecting the CACT.
• Undertaking research and project work as required.
• Engaging directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.
• Developing and facilitating high level report/brief writing.
• Demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and to manage expectations.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to promote continuous improvement and facilitate cooperation.
• Modelling the AFP’s Core Values and maintain the highest level of professional standards.
• Maintaining currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Providing Secretariat support at forums and meetings.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Highly developed writing skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a small team and the ability to complete tasks with limited guidance.
• Experience with preparing responses to Ministerial, Legislative Reform, Media and other requests.
• Experience in reporting and statistics.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience/knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cwlth)
• Familiarity/experience with SAS Firefly reporting
• Experience in HR and/or financial management
• Experience with Excel
• Experience working with interagency partners and forums

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra

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.
• 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 - Scott Raven,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 6843, ​

Contact Officer Email: scott.raven@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 24/02/2025

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