Coordinator Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Executive Level ($168,355.00 - $222,149.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15290
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 18 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:
Five weeks (25 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
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?
Are you looking for an opportunity that offers meaningful work and allows you to showcase your professionalism and stakeholder engagement skills? We are seeking an experienced and driven individual to fill the role of Coordinator Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison. This is a high profile and fast paced leadership position critical to supporting the AFP’s engagement with the Minister’s Office, Parliament and Senior Executives.
As a Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering high quality ministerial and parliamentary services including the drafting of ministerial correspondence, briefs, Question Time Briefs, overseeing the Senate Estimates preparation process, drafting responses to parliamentary questions and parliamentary committee hearing packs to prepare Senior Executives for committee appearances. You will work closely with senior departmental leaders to ensure timely, accurate and strategically aligned advice and support.
This role is best suited to a proactive leader with exceptional communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills and a deep understanding of government and parliamentary processes.
The merit pool from this position may also be used to fill other leadership roles within the AFP.
What will you do?
Lead the Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison team to deliver high-quality outputs including briefs, correspondence, Question Time Briefs as well as overseeing Senate Estimates and parliamentary processes
Provide strategic advice to the Senior Executive and line areas on ministerial and parliamentary matters and processes
Manage effective relationships with the Minister’s Office, Parliament, internal and external stakeholders
Oversee workflows and assurance processes to ensure the timeliness, quality and consistency of all ministerial and parliamentary products
Drive improvements in systems, processes and capability related to ministerial and parliamentary coordination
Lead and manage staff performance, development and engagement in a high-pressure, high-paced environment
Represent the AFP at inter-agency or whole of government forums
Essential Requirements
Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
A strong understanding of ministerial and parliamentary processes and the machinery of government
Proven leadership experience in high-pressure environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
Desirable Requirements
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise products
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work diplomatically and confidently with senior executives and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices
A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and building team capability
Sound judgement, political acumen and resilience
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 positio