Team Leader

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07 ($118,673.00 - $127,101.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15106
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
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?
Do you like to develop, conceptualise and advise on enterprise solutions and improvements to workforce challenges? Do you seek opportunities to shape workforce outcomes and influence new workforce initiatives?
What will you do?
As a Team Leader, you will support your Coordinator to implement the AFP Strategic Workforce Plan and deliver people-based solutions to workforce issues and challenges that drive enterprise business goals. Day to day activities include but are not limited to:
Leading the implementation of AFP Strategic Workforce Plan or projects aligned to the intent of the Plan.
Leading and supporting a team of HR Professionals on strategic workforce planning.
Setting team direction and priorities in line with workforce planning goals and broader organisational objectives.
Coaching, developing and upskilling team members to capability needs.
Supporting team members through business and organisational changes leveraging on clear and concise communication. Leveraging performance metrics and business intelligence to assist in making recommendations to senior leaders and enterprise governance committees that provide tailored recruitment, capability and operational planning.
Taking responsibility for supporting commands in the development and maintenance of command workforce plans, utilising workforce planning methodologies.
Performing in-depth analysis of forecasted workforce capability, capacity and performance trends, and model staffing scenarios for budget forecasts and project initiatives.
Drafting papers, policies and procedures relating to people and workforce planning issues.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships internally and externally.
Developing and implementing communication and workforce strategies.
Monitoring and tracking progress of HR initiatives.
Planning and running focus groups/workshops on workforce planning activities.
Guiding and ensuring external research is undertaken on best practice strategic workforce trends and external drivers influencing labour markets, to inform workforce strategies.
Providing team members with regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.
Fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high performing team.
High proficiency in WFP methodologies and tools, alongside Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated workforce strategy development and strategic workforce planning experiences.
Advanced business analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with senior leaders and corporate enabling areas.
Demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex information to a non-technical audience.
Have experience in leading or delivering complex strategic human resource projects or initiatives.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
You demonstrate a risk mindset, able to identify and act on current and future risks.
You are adept at advocating the importance of workforce management and have significant experience in workforce planning methodologies and d