Team Leaders and Executive Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11126

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 the role of Team Leaders and Executive Officer

Team Leader Counter Terrorism Strategy and Coordination (CTSC) team
Team Leader Enduring Risk Investigations (ERI) Capability Delivery team
Team Leader International Executive support team - Rest of World
Team Leader International Executive support team - Pacific and South East Asia
Executive Officer to the Assistant Commissioner of Counter Terrorism and Special Investigations(ACCTSI).

AFP Team Leaders 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.

Executive Officers are responsible for undertaking detailed project and resource work associated with the implementation of operational or corporate activities on behalf of the Command. EO’s possess high-level oral and written communication skills, a proven ability to negotiate and an ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What will you do?

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Band 7 Team Leader (EL 1 equivalent) and Executive Officer roles in the Counter Terrorism and Special Investigations (CTSI) Command and the International Command (IC) work in fast-paced environments and require the capacity to think strategically, identify opportunities and prioritise effort. A proactive and pragmatic attitude and high-level organisational skills, self-drive and initiative are necessary. The suitable applicants will be able to manage risk and work effectively under pressure in a changing environment, to deliver high-quality advice and outcomes.

**Suitable applicants will bring to the role**:
Sound management of competing priorities;
Strong time management, organisational, interpersonal and planning skills;
The ability to build and develop strong working relationships with business areas and key stakeholders at a senior level; and
The initiative to learn and understand the business areas and stakeholder needs;
Additionally, applicants for Team Leader roles will bring Leadership experience, including the ability to develop team members and build a positive team culture.

Develop plans and ensure all resources are effectively directed at achieving business area outputs; and
Manage resources including, human, financial and business area assets.

Essential Requirements

For roles within the CTSI Command - Negative Vetting 2 security clearance or the ability to obtain one;
For roles within International Command - Negative Vetting 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one;
The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including with clients and organisational peers; and
Demonstrated attention to detail and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high-level writing, editing and presentation skills.

Desirable Requirements

Additional requirements for Team Leaders

Proven leadership experience that role-models leadership behaviours, demonstrates the AFP Core Values, and positively contribu