Executive Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $$110,255.00 - $$118,085.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10163

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.

Australian Federal Police

Policing for a safer Australia - the world is changing, crime is changing, we are changing to meet new challenges.

The mission of the AFP 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.

The AFP offers a generous remuneration and conditions package, full details can be found in the AFP Enterprise Agreement.

Role Summary

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Executive Officer - Executive General Manager Corporate.

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.

Role Description & Responsibilities

The Executive Officer to the Executive General Manager Corporate (EGMC) provides critical support and is a key conduit to all areas of ACT Policing and external stakeholders.

The Executive Officer will source, compile and deliver briefings, internal and external communications, and stakeholder consultations. It will ensure the smooth running of the EGMC office and provide both tactical and strategic advice on matters of relevance to community policing in the ACT.

**The principle role of the Executive Officer is to**:
Supervise and work with the Executive Assistant to EGMC;
Represent EGMC interests with key internal and external stakeholders;
Develop and maintain a network of relationships across the AFP and ACT Government;
Contribute to ACT Policing's accountability to ACT Government and the community;
Draft internal and external communications and briefings on ACT Policing matters;
Demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks;
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high level writing, editing and presentation skills;
Manage the coordination and input requests into the EGMC office from across the Command and other stakeholders to ensure that ACT Policing Corporate Services contributes accurate and appropriate advice as required;
Build, sustaining and influence positive working relationships;
Work independently and as part of a broader administrative team to achieve results and ensure the division effectively contributes to department priorities;
Manage and coordinate input into key meetings and follow up on action items;
Undertake small projects or reviews for EGMC.
Essential Requirements

Suitable employees will possess the following essential requirements, experience and skills:
You must be an Australian Citizen.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
A high attention to detail.
Aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to foster productive working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Previous experience in an Executive Officer role.

Selection Criteria

Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Technical knowledge and skills

Required Application Documents

Applicant response (pitch - maximum two pages)
Resume/CV

Advice for Applicants

Application
All mandatory fields must be completed by the applicant. Applicants must provide all requested documents as outlined above in 'Required Application Documents'.

Employment Suitability Requirements
Applicants, who are not current AFP employees, that progress to the next stage of an AFP recruitment process will be required to provide the following:
Completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years; and
Proof of Australian citizenship.

Applicants will be advised by AFP Recruitment if they are required to provide this information.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated for all AFP employees, and all AFP appointees must maintain up-to-date vaccination status. Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer - Jodie McEwan,

**Contact Officer Phone**: (02) 5127 4211,

**Applic