Workforce Strategist, Senior Team Member - AUKUS Command
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 - 14307
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 Band 6 Senior Team Member, AUKUS Workforce Management team, AUKUS Command.
The AUKUS Command is responsible for delivery of the AFP security overlay in support of the Australian nuclear submarine program under the AUKUS initiative. AUKUS Command also has strategic responsibility for delivery of protective security services to Defence establishments under the Defence MOU, with a significant focus on building and supporting a future-ready PSO workforce. The role of Senior Team Member AUKUS Workforce Management supports the AFP in delivering Protective Service operational outcomes through effective workforce coordination and management. The position is situated in Canberra ACT.
The AUKUS Workforce Management Team operates in a fast past, dynamic environment, that delivers Workforce Planning and HR advice and guidance to support medium-long term planning for the AUKUS Command inclusive of the AFP Protective Service Officer workforce.
As a Senior Team Member in the AFP, you will 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.
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?
The Band 6, Senior Team Member sits within the Coordinator AUKUS Strategy Coordination and Futures structure and supports the AUKUS Command Workforce Planning Team Leader to deliver accurate and timely reporting and advice in line with organisational requirements and emerging priorities. This is achieved through extensive consultation and engagement with key internal stakeholders, including but not limited to AFP Strategic workforce planning, AFP Recruitment, Specialist Protective Command and Regional Commands.
As a Senior team member in the AUKUS Command workforce management team, you will:
- Provide technical and strategic advice on a range of general and complex workforce planning issues to inform decision making on current and future resource planning.
- Apply analytical techniques to draw insights into complex business problems, with the ability to accurately identify and report meaningful trends, patterns and insights from data
- Provide data-driven advice and workforce management strategies to support the current and future PSO workforce.
- Develop & maintain HR reports.
- Understand how corporate systems work to inform what data and HR metrics can be utilised.
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage ad hoc HR projects and priorities as required.
- Provide strategic support to Team Leader AUKUS Workforce Planning and Coordinator AUKUS Strategy Coordination and Futures on priority matters.
Experience utilising workforce planning trends and data to inform strategy, would be advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Proven ability and desire to work in a fast pace, dynamic environment.
- Ability to plan, drive and deliver on multiple concurrent projects.
- Conceptual and analytical skills.
- High degree of proficiency in Excel.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated attention to detail
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Experience in SAP Production, SAS Firefly or other Workforce management and data analytic reporting software.
- In-depth knowledge of AFP governance including entitlements under the AFP Enterprise Agreement and relevant workforce Determinations.
- Ability to adapt priorities and respond to urgent and ad-hoc requests.
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 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.
Practical Assessment Pending outcomes from the shortlisting process, applicants progressing through to the next stage will be required to undertake a practical Excel exercise which will be emailed to you.
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 disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer: Amanda Martin,
Contact Officer Phone: (0)2 51265381,
Contact Officer Email: amanda.martin@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 23/04/2025
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