Assistant Director Innovation and Research

5 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia ANZPAA Full time

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as the Assistant Director, Innovation and Research.

The Assistant Director, Innovation and Research is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team of policy, research and strategic advisers to deliver on complex work items within the ANZPAA Business Plan. The Assistant Director is responsible for providing strategic advice to the ANZPAA leadership team to ensure the delivery of high-quality work to the ANZPAA Board (Board) and Australia New Zealand Council for the Police Profession (ANZCoPP/the Council). This role is further responsible for leading the development and delivery of ANZPAA's strategic foresight and futures work programs, including the development of futures thinking capability, supporting policing across Australia and New Zealand. The Assistant Director is closely involved in the development and delivery of the five-year ANZPAA Strategy, as well as the yearly ANZPAA Business Plan.

The Assistant Director will lead the Innovation and Research Team which is responsible for examining complex challenges, as well as proactively identifying emerging issues impacting strategic and operational environments for policing. The team applies various research methodologies, data analysis, and scenario planning with an aim to reduce uncertainty and identify areas of strategic reform that will support policing across Australia and New Zealand.

The Assistant Director, Innovation and Research will have proven communication, problem solving and critical thinking capability. They will also have a well-developed facilitation and presentation skills. They will have excellent written and verbal communication and the capacity to build trusting relationships with stakeholders and team members alike. Successful applicants will demonstrate:

- strategic leadership qualities that enable teams to work in changing and challenging environments
- knowledge of contemporary policing issues
- the ability to lead, innovate, and encourage critical thinking
- strong capability to develop a high performing team culture
- experience working with and influencing senior executives and leaders.
- A cover letter (max. two pages) that addresses the key capabilities outlined in the attached position description.
- A personal resume (max. three pages).
- or inter-state travel may be required in future.

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