Strategy and Performance Officers

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; QLD; VIC

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06, $102,927.00 - $113,563.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11820

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 Team Member - Strategy & Performance Office (SPO). SPO is responsible for setting strategic priorities and direction for the AFP, identifying and driving performance improvement.

**Vacancies exist in a number of teams, including**:
Budget Policy
Business Planning
Cabinet Coordination

These roles are responsible for the delivery of enterprise wide strategy, policy, and providing strategic advice to the AFP executive to inform decision making.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the 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.

What will you do?

As a Team Member, you will be part of a dynamic team, and will be expected to:
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the role of the AFP;
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
Draft strategic advice to AFP Executive that is cognisant of operational drivers and the broader operating environment of the AFP and the government of the day;
Communicate effectively, including demonstrating the ability to adapt your communication style based on your audience;
Manage ambiguous ad-hoc tasks;
Promote better organisational understanding of government processes, and 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.
Experience working within a team to provide strategic policy advice or to coordinate and implement an internal reform agenda.
Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Demonstrated ability to lead, model and enable a positive and inclusive culture; support the professional development of yourself and team members; and foster continuous improvement of team and broader organisational practices.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a fast paced and dynamic environment, leveraging prioritisation skills and modelling enthusiasm and resilience in responding to uncertainty and change.
Demonstrated high-level communication and collaboration skills in an environment that has multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Selection Criteria

Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
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 best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.

COVID - 19 Mandate

AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer o