Act Policing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($84,458.00 - $99,285.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14829
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 days of mandatory rest leave per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP 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?
The Legislation and Governance section leads the ACT Policing law reform and policy agenda and supports the Executive on law enforcement forums, budget policy, performance analysis and statistical reporting, and provides governance and compliance support. The section is comprised of teams that cover the following:
Governance & Compliance
National Forums
Budget Policy
Legislation & Policy
Performance Statistics
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Member, Policy Officer predominantly in the Legislation and Policy team however this round will also be used to establish a merit pool for any other future vacancies in the broader Legislation and Governance section.
ACT Policing Legislation and Governance's main services include:
Providing critical advice to law makers on the impacts of reforms on policing.
Coordinating whole of agency involvement to develop ACTP’s position on key domestic law enforcement policy matters.
Coordinating responses for information requests from other policing and justice jurisdictions.
Maintaining ACTP’s Governance Instrument Framework.
Maintaining the ACT Policing’s Lessons Management System, including capturing lessons and recommendations identified and assisting in the implementation of best practice.
Provide critical statistical, analytical and performance monitoring.
Supporting the development of budget business cases to drive ACTP’s strategy to increase capacity and capability with tangible outcomes for the frontline.
Formulating and coordinating advice to ACTP Executive, ACT Government, and senior ACTP Officers.
What will you do?
Team Members in this portfolio are responsible for supporting their team to progress bodies of work through to finalisation, while also proactively contributing to a positive culture within their small team and broader section.
Successful applicants will play a key role in achieving outcomes for ACT Policing within the regulatory framework, AFP Code of Conduct, and AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below. We're looking for someone who:
Will support the team to lead and shape legislation and policy directly relevant for ACT Policing, as well as the community more broadly. The team works across a broad raft of policy themes including sexual assault, family violence, recidivism, juveniles in the criminal justice system, traffic and firearms laws, and illicit drugs. The team makes a tangible impact on the criminal justice outcomes in the ACT, including working to ensure justice for victims and ensuring the safety of the community.
Will thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment and have a track record of adaptability and delivering results.
Is eager to delver into policing issues and government processes.
**Applicants will be highly regarded for their ability to**:
Research, evaluate, analyse and formulate solutions to existing and emerging policy issues.
Establish and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships, contributing to positive outcomes.
Proactively develops and maintains current knowledge of key policy issues and best practices, t