Team Leader, Executive Support

LOCATION - ACT

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

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10469

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.

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 applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader, Executive Support - International Command.

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.

Essential Requirements

A security clearance (NV1) or the ability to obtain one
Ability to lead and develop high performing teams
Strong communication (written and oral) and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to be flexible and dynamic in response to changing priorities
Ability to cultivate productive and effective working relationships
Experience working with strategic communications, business strategy and/or business support teams.
Role Description & Responsibilities

The Executive Support Team (EST) provides support to International Command (IC) executive through the delivery and coordination of key documentation that aids in high-level decision making, shaping the direction of international engagement strategy and fulfilling reporting obligations. The team works closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including the AFP's international posts, ministerial, policy, media and crime type specific areas, and departments such as the Attorney-General's Department, Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The Team Leader EST is required to respond to, and/or delegate, a diverse range of requests, tasks or projects, often within significantly short time frames. They will support the team in delivering high level outcomes and products, ensuring the fair and appropriate distribution of work aligned to the capabilities and/or development opportunities of the team members.

**A successful applicant will be required to**:
Lead and support the EST in delivering high-level talking points and briefing material for the IC Executive relating to national and international forums.
Lead ministerial, parliamentary, policy and media responses on matters relating to the AFP's international presence, including AFP’s contribution to Whole of Government policy briefs.
Represent IC's and the broader AFP’s interests at internal and external meetings, as required.
Provide mentoring, guidance, support and development opportunities to team members.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
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 Australian citizenship.

Applicants will be advised by AFP Recruitment if they are required to provide this information.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated for all AFP employees, and all AFP appointees must maintain up-to-date vaccination status. Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Contacts and Closing Information

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