Coordinator - Strategy, Design & Evaluation

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Executive Level, $156,413.00 - $206,392.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10858

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 to the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Five weeks of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 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 Executive Level Enterprise Agreement
Flexible working arrangements that provides work/life balance
Access to ongoing training and development to support ambitions
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Coordinator in AFP International Command's Strategy, Design & Evaluation (SDE). SDE develops and delivers a range of international strategic design, program design, evaluation and gender specialist services for AFP activities both offshore and in Australia.

AFP appointees ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. Appointees at Executive Level work under the strategic direction of the senior executive and are responsible for the leadership and management of a number of teams to deliver outcomes.

Appointees require in-depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business and the impact of roles and functions undertaken in relation to the organisation's reputation to effectively manage operations.

What will you do?

Coordinator SDE will contribute to AFP outcomes by leading and managing the SDE team leaders and their staff to provide high quality support, advice and services for the AFP's international initiatives. The role will include:
Creating the enabling environment for the provision of strategic policy advice, strategic design, evaluation and gender specialist services for AFP international activities;
Positioning SDE to provide a reliable, trusted source of evidence-based advice to inform AFP International Command Executive strategic decision-making;
Building and sustaining internal and external professional networks and collaborative working relationships, including with Whole of Australian Government counterparts;
Ensuring all financial and human resources in SDE are effectively directed to the achievement of SDE outcomes;
Using extensive knowledge and expertise to guide, mentor and develop team leaders and members to ensure the sustainability of skills and knowledge in the AFP;
Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including the ability to manage specialists across multiple fields.
Demonstrated experience of excellent stakeholder engagement skills in complex, politically and culturally sensitive settings.
Policy experience, preferably foreign policy experience, in international development, national security and/or Whole of Australian Government strategic setting.
Ability to influence and shape Whole of Australian Government processes in line with the interests of the AFP through strong inter-agency relationships, partnerships and networks.
A Negative Vetting 2 (Top Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Ability to undertake short term (2-6 weeks) international travel, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable Requirements

Educational qualifications and/or experience in a relevant field such as: social sciences; anthropology; international development; international relations; gender; security studies; public policy management; diplomacy; policing and/or criminology
Experience working in regions outlined in the AFP’s International Strategy 2020
Selection Criteria

Advice for Applicants

Employment Suitability Requirements

If you progress through to the next stage, the AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know that you'll need to provide some further information:
A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years; and

Proof of Australian citizenship.

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