Team Leader Counter Terrorism Strategy and Coordination Team

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full Time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07 ($118,673.00 - $127,101.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14045
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%
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 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 Counter Terrorism and Special Investigations (CTSI) Command supports the AFP as a key member of the Australian law enforcement and national security community by leading policing efforts to keep Australians and Australian interests safe.
The Counter Terrorism Command impacts and prevents terrorist activity domestically and internationally, through national and international cooperation, coordination and collaborative working arrangements between governments, private industry, members of the community and international partners. This is conducted through:
The detection and disruption of terrorist acts
Identification, monitoring and management of individuals, including high risk offenders
Joint investigations through co-location with state and territory police and federal agencies
Community engagement
Investigation of terrorism financing
Contribution to legislative reform and frameworks
Contribution to activities to deliver a nationally consistent approach to counter violent extremism
The enhancement of global capabilities to disrupt terrorist activities by engagement with foreign law enforcement agencies through capacity-building, intelligence sharing and the collection investigation analysis and utilisation of evidence
The Special Investigations Command undertakes complex and protracted investigations into offending that causes significant harm to Australia’s national interests, including:
Espionage and foreign interference
War crimes and crimes against humanity
Secrecy investigations
Electoral integrity
Harming Australians offshore
**The suitable applicant will bring to the role**:
Leadership experience, including the ability to support, guide, mentor and develop team members, manage risk and work effectively under pressure in an evolving environment to deliver high quality advice and outcomes.
A proactive and pragmatic approach, coupled the capacity to think strategically, identify opportunities and prioritise effort.
Excellent stakeholder relationship management, including the ability to build strong working relationships with business areas and key stakeholders at a senior level.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and effective communication, and high-level writing, editing and presentation skills to engage effectively at all levels and cross agency.
Astute judgement and strong focus on results and the ability to solve complex issues and build capability.
Strong time management, organisational, interpersonal and planning skills coupled with self-drive and initiative.
What will you do?
Team Leader - Counter Terrorism Strategy and Coordination (CTSC) Team
AFP Team Leaders 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.
In accordance with the Band 7 Work level standards, as the Team Leader of the Counter Terrorism Strategy Coordination Team (Band 7 - EL1 equivalent), you will lead the CTSC team in a dynamic, fast paced and multifaceted envi