Project Officer, Strategy

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; VIC

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10781

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 positions in Internal Audit, Organisational Performance, and Risk and Assurance roles in the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) Strategy and Performance Office (SPO), at the Band 5 (Team member) level.

SPO is focused on ideas, influence, and insights, and maximises AFP operational impact by translating the agency’s strategic intent into whole-of-AFP activity and providing influence with Government and key external stakeholders. SPO plays a critical role in managing enterprise priorities, nurturing strategic thinking into reforms and resourcing, and facilitating strong enterprise decision-making.

Within SPO, the Internal Audit, Organisational Performance, and Risk and Assurance teams facilitate quality advice and business intelligence to AFP executives.

We are looking for enthusiastic and positive team players who have:
a genuine interest in policing and government challenges
the ability to research and critically analyse information
the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
strong prioritisation, project management, and time management skills
are innovative and agile thinkers, and willing to constantly learn
resilient and flexibility in managing ambiguity
high motivation and personal drive
the ability to positively contribute to team wellbeing and cohesion.

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

Internal Audit

The AFP’s Internal Audit team is dedicated to working across the breadth of the AFP to improve operations and facilitate the provision of independent assurance to the Commissioner that the AFP’s controls are designed to manage a variety of organisational risks. As part of a team, and under the direction of an Internal Audit Team Leader, Internal Audit team members are required to:
Contribute to all phases of producing an audit, assurance or advisory product including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Prepare analysis of the extent to which the agency meets policies, procedures and legislative requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist in the preparation of written communication and draft reports to summarise audit/project scope and communicate key findings and outcomes.
Liaise with AFP Business Areas regarding audit requests, including the implementation of audit and review recommendations.
Support procurement and contract management activities.
Undertake research to support the work of the Internal Audit team and assist with other team priorities as required.
Support the activities of the Audit and Risk Committee Secretariat.

Organisational Performance

The AFP’s Organisational Performance team is focused on supporting strategic and evidence-based decision-making by AFP executives through the development of the AFP’s Corporate Plans and Annual Reports, and through the proactive evolution of the AFP’s performance framework. Depending on which unit successful applicants join, Organisational Performance team members could be responsible for:
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