Coordinator - Intelligence and Covert Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Executive Level, $161,105.00 - $212,583.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12682

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 on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Five weeks of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
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 Executive Level 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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Coordinator - Intelligence and Covert Services.

Coordinators within Intelligence and Covert Services Command (ICSC) lead and manage delivery of intelligence and covert collection capabilities to inform AFP tactical, operational and strategic direction. Coordinators in ICSC must possess strong leadership and people management skills, as well as a sound understanding of intelligence practice, processes, skillsets and framework or covert collection practices, legislation, policy and practice.

You will work under the strategic direction of the senior executive and are responsible for the leadership and management of a number of teams to deliver outcomes. They require in depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business and the impact of roles and functions undertaken in relation to the organisation’s reputation to effectively manage operations.

Executive Level employees must also ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

What will you do?
As a member of the ICSC Executive Leadership, manage the operation of a number of specialist areas while supporting the AFP Senior Executive in the shaping of strategic initiatives;
Working closely with AFP Commands, other specialist capabilities, and external partners to effectively deliver enterprise outcomes;
Developing, executing and evaluating strategy in consultation with key stakeholders;
Developing the ICSC workforce and fulfilling a mentoring role;
Maintaining excellent contemporary knowledge of intelligence legislation, practice and policy;
Recording and maintaining information in accordance with AFP requirements;
Having exceptional attention to detail and well developed written and oral communication;
Managing and developing relevant governance and policy in accordance with a sound understanding of legislative compliance and enterprise priorities; and
Managing the requirements and recommendations of related oversight functions as well as engagement with oversight bodies.
Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 2 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Proven leadership experience including an ability to build and support high performing teams.
Demonstrated high level of integrity and accountability, and ability to work in a high security environment;
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel and develop productive working relationships;
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external partners; and
Technical knowledge and skills (applicable to the role).
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
A PV Security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Experience in leading intelligence professionals.
Selection Criteria
Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Technical knowledge and skills (relevant to the role)
Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge a