Vacancy - Team Leader, Legislation and Policy, Act

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $113,563.00 - $121,628.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11742

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 Leader, Legislation and Policy Team, Legislation and Governance section, ACT Policing, Band 7.

The Legislation and Governance (L&G) section provides executive support service to ACT Policing and the ACT Government, through coordinating and executing various tasks and functions. These include Executive support, governance coordination, legislation and policy development and organisational statistical reporting which all support ACT Policing's delivery of services and accountability to the ACT Government as per the Policing Arrangement and Purchase Agreement.

As a Team Leader within the Legislation and Policy team, you will be instrumental in formulating and coordinating advice to the ACT Policing Executive, ACT Government and senior ACT Policing officers on matters of policy and legislation which focus on high level strategic issues relating to law enforcement in the ACT. The Legislation and Policy team is staffed by a mixture of sworn and professional members to provide a balance of corporate and operational policing knowledge and skills. Applicants who can demonstrate leadership in strategic policy and legislative reform skills in a law enforcement environment will be highly regarded.

Successful applicants will thrive in complex and challenging environments and have a strong track record of leading teams to achieve results. They will be highly regarded for their leadership capabilities, strategic and lateral thinking aptitude, productive working relationships, stakeholder management skills and their ability to communicate and negotiate effectively.

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 the Team Leader of the Legislation and Policy Team within ACT Policing, your responsibilities include:
Provision of verbal and written legislation and policy advice/communication to members, the ACT Policing Executive and ACT Government relating to law enforcement matters in the ACT.
Demonstrating leadership and developing team members and fulfilling a guiding, mentoring and advisory role.
Driving legislative and policy reform for ACT Policing.
Providing representation on policy or legislation related working groups.
Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline i.e. law, policy.
Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in a related role.
Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and fostering productive working relationships.
Understanding of ACT Government Legislative Assembly process and whole-of-government