Team Leader, Reporting and Support Team

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $110,255.00 - $118,085.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10433

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Australian Federal Police

Policing for a safer Australia - the world is changing, crime is changing, we are changing to meet new challenges.

The mission of the AFP 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.

The AFP offers a generous remuneration and conditions package, full details can be found in the AFP Enterprise Agreement.

Role Summary

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and motivated individuals wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader, Reporting and Support Team within the Integrated Portfolio Office (IPO). We are looking to fill an ongoing Band 7 vacancy and will be seeking to establish a merit pool for future use.

The IPO maintains and manages the Program & Project Management Framework (PMF) which provides the principles and standards required to enable outcomes, change and benefits for the AFP and applies to all initiatives funded by the AFP Investment Plan. The IPO uses the PMF to categorise those initiatives into either a Program, Complex Project, Simple Project or Standalone Procurement, which determines the level of governance, management, reporting and assurance processes required.

As a Team Leader within the Reporting and Support team, your role will be to manage and provide support, gather and analyse data from the AFP initiatives funded by the AFP Investment Plan, and write Executive Reporting Briefs to key committees.

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.

Role Description & Responsibilities

As a Team Leader within the IPO your key responsibilities include:
Lead routine investigative research and analysis of Program and Project status/delivery to inform executive-level decision making at AFP Strategic Committees.
Develop and facilitate high level report/brief writing and manage expectations
Work collaboratively with AFP Finance on Investment Plan Initiatives and ensure alignment with the AFP’s Program and Project Management Framework (PMF).
Provide advice and assist with the effective management of the Investment Plan funding allocation and StrategyDotZero (SDZ) reporting tool
Demonstrate strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Engaging directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.
Provide direction and work effectively in a small team environment.
Provide knowledge/skills transfer to other team members.
Proactively identify opportunities to promote continuous improvement and facilitate cooperation.
Model the AFP’s Core Values and maintain the highest level of professional standards.
Essential Requirements

Must be an Australian citizen
A thorough understanding of the AFP PMF and how it applies to Programs and Projects
Demonstrated experience in Program/Project Management, Reporting, Support and Assurance
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a small team and have ability to complete tasks with limited guidance.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Desirable Requirements

Knowledge or experience in StrategyDotZero
Knowledge or experience in Program/Project Management and Reporting
Selection Criteria

Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Required Application Documents

Applicant response (pitch - maximum two pages)
Resume/CV
Advice for Applicants

Application
All mandatory fields must be completed by the applicant. Applicants must provide all requested documents as outlined above in Required Application Documents.

Employment Suitability Requirements
Applicants, who are not current AFP employees, that progress to the next stage of an AFP recruitment process will be required to provide the following:
Completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years; and
Proof of