Assistant Commissioner

**Assistant Commissioner - Capability, Performance and Youth Command**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Hurstville**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for an **Assistant Commissioner** to be part of our Capability Performance and Youth Command. The Assistant Commissioner leads and directs the provision of resources to ensure effective delivery of policing services to prevent, disrupt and respond to crime and provide a safe environment for the community. The position is empowered to represent the NSW Police Force and the Commissioner in relation to relevant government, operational and/or corporate level decisions specific to the role and Command/s. As a member of the NSW Police Force Executive, the position develops and implements strategies, policing services, emergency management responsibilities and reform initiatives to give effect to Government and organisational priorities to prevent crime, engage with the community and maintain public safety whilst enhancing leadership, developing capable and resilient people and building effective systems.

Key knowledge and experience include a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate and government strategies and priorities affecting NSW Police Force and substantial management experience inclusive of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in environments of change.

Capabilities for the role: The role description identifies the capabilities required for the role, with the following Focus Capabilities:

- Display resilience and courage
- Act with integrity
- Value diversity and inclusion
- Communicate effectively
- Commit to customer service
- Work collaboratively
- Deliver results
- Finance
- Manage and develop people
- Inspire direction and purpose

Appointment will also require Integrity checks and the completion of a statutory declaration.

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role), **click here** to view the role description.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport; and
- free annual influenza vaccination.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
The Capability, Performance & Youth Command provides high level specialist support to internal and external stakeholders in alignment with NSWPF Strategic Priorities and objectives. Describe a project or program of work you recently delivered, that demonstrates your ability to work with key stakeholders. How did you build strategic partnerships that enabled delivery of the project?

**Target Question 2**:
The ability to build and lead a high performing team is critical to the success of a Command. Outline how you have built a high performing team. What leadership capabilities did you draw on and what was the outcome?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the Hiring Manager **Deputy Commissioner Dean Smith via Staff Officer Inspector** **Natalee Barnett on 0402 225 160.**
- an Australian Citizen; or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport

Appointment will require NV2 clearance, integrity checks and the completion of a statutory declaration.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.