Ministerial & Parliamentary Liaison

JOB TITLE - Ministerial & Parliamentary Liaison

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11933

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:
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 professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Ministerial & Parliamentary Liaison.

The Ministerial & Parliamentary Liaison (MPL) team is the central coordination point for all of AFP’s engagement with the Attorney-General and his office, the parliamentary process and all matters of political interest. MPL is responsible for developing and implementing advice and briefings for parliamentary related issues. Additionally, MPL works with AFP executive to prepare them for all engagements with Parliament and the Attorney-General’s office. MPL also administers PDMS for AFP.

excellent written and communication skills;
the ability to research and critically analyse information;
the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
strong prioritisation and time management skills;
resilience and flexibility in managing ambiguity;
excellent attention to detail;
a genuine interest in policing issues as well as parliament and government process; and
commitment to a culture of continuous development and improvement.
What will you do?

In the MPL team you will have the opportunity to develop your professional experience across a range of work tasks including stakeholder engagement, learning programs, PDMS, brief writing and more.

Under guidance from Team Leaders, Band 5 members in the MPL team will:
Communicate effectively by contributing to the development of AFP ministerial submissions, briefs and other correspondence
Build effective professional networks and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
Draft strategic advice to AFP Executive that considers operational drivers and the broader operating environment of the AFP and the government of the day;
Manage ambiguous ad-hoc tasks;
Provide training and support on PDMS
Promote better organisational understanding of government processes, the AFP’s strategic approach to matters; and
Support organisational change.
Essential Requirements

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
Client and stakeholder focused
Desirable Requirements

Flexible and demonstrated ability to work as part of a cohesive team;
Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills;
High level attention to detail and ability to multi-task;
Organisational awareness and demonstrated autonomy skills;
Experience working within a team to provide ministerial, government or strategic policy advice; and
Conceptual and analytical skills
Selection Criteria

Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Additional Information

The MPL Team supports flexible work arrangements, including flexible work hours, working from home and compressed hours.
A merit list will also be created for any vacancies within MPL and across Strategy and Performance Office that arise over the next 12 months.
Application

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 and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the