Assistant Corporate Business Partner

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Temporary Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08, $121,628.00 - $132,391.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12059

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
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Assistant Corporate Business Partner

As an Assistant Corporate Business Partner (CBP), you lead a number of functional corporate teams, consisting of skilled and agile multi-discipline professionals to deliver Command-specific corporate services.

You report to and work under the broad direction of both the CBP and Command Senior Executives. You will be responsible for driving, implementing and delivering corporate strategy, policies and practices in support of the AFP and Command objectives based on high level decision-making and judgement. You have the capacity to think strategically and possess AFP and Command specific strategic awareness and business acumen. You work in close collaboration with the CBP, CCSU Team Leaders and corporate centres of excellence to manage risks, operationalise strategic direction and develop an agile approach to deliver corporate enabling services to meet the needs of the Command/s.

As a Team Leader you also 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 as outlined below.

What will you do?

As an Assistant CBP, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of a CCSU, and effectively and efficiently managing resources to meet the unique corporate challenges and priorities of the Command.

**Your responsibilities may include the following**:
Working closely with the Corporate Business Partner to support the leadership of CCSU functional Team Leaders, positioning them to achieve the strategic direction of the AFP and Command CCSU;
Leading and mentoring CCSU Team Leaders to drive high standards of team performance, supported through clear direction, goal setting, health and wellbeing of individuals, and career development;
Modelling critical behaviours to promote a workplace culture that aligns with AFP strategy, Core Values and the AFP Core Leadership Continuum;
Operationalising the corporate services strategic direction of the CCSU, including ensuring Command Business Plan key deliverables and priorities are met;
Reviewing, drafting and presenting corporate service delivery reports and executive papers to the Corporate Business Partner, AFP Senior Executives and strategic governance committees;
Working closely with the Corporate Business Partner to manage CCSU operations, including making informed strategic business decisions relating to budget, priorities, governance, issues and risks, and resource management; ensuring mínimal impact and pressure on the Command and the broader corporate operating model;
Maintaining regular engagement with national teams to ensure alignment of work practices and procedures with up to date policy and governance frameworks;
Establishing and maintaining an informal leader’s network to embed a customer-centric culture and support newly appointed leaders; and
Building trusted and valued partnerships with the Command’s seni