Executive Support Team Member

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $92,243.00 - $99,929.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10833

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:
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
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 Executive Support Team Member - International Command.

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. 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?

**As a member within the Executive Support Team, you will**:

- Coordinate input into briefing material for AFP and International Command executives relating to high-level national and international forums.
- Coordinate input into ministerial, parliamentary, policy and media responses on matters relating to the AFP's international presence, including, cabinet submissions, national security committees.
- Develop and maintain awareness of the AFP’s role and any linkage to policy and operational papers and requests from other government departments.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes on a continuous basis and enhance the knowledge of the team.
- Demonstrated coordination skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and achieve results within tight timeframes, while managing competing priorities.
- Strong writing skills and excellent attention to detail, in managing day-to-day tasks and ensuring that briefs and documents are delivered in a timely manner and are of high quality.
- An ability to communicate effectively and with influence, and where appropriate, tailoring messages according to different audiences.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, and working effectively across teams and building professional networks.

Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Selection Criteria

Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
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.

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.

Application Information

Resume/CV
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, addressing the selection criteria and work level standards for the role.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to recognise the value of attracting and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience, knowledge and abilities. The AFP is committed to developing a workforce that reflects all elements of the communities we serve, and we maintain a number of diversity and support networks:
AFP Ability Advisory (AAA) Network
Confidant Network
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) Network
Mallunggang Indigen