Commander

The AFP is seeking to create a merit pool to fill vacancies at the Commander level now and into the future.

As a Commander you will be responsible for aligning organisational capability and capacity to ensure operational outcomes are maximised through harnessing technology and specialist resources; and identifying interdependencies and future needs.

Other key responsibilities:

- Contribute to the broader senior leadership group to develop and implement strategies that align organisational capability and capacity to AFP Strategic priorities;
- Deliver operational results aligned to organisational priorities, balancing resources to foster flexibility while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people;
- Champion and lead innovation and continuous improvement;
- Proactively develop productive working relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders to understand and influence strategic law enforcement and national security drivers and frameworks;
- Drive and embed leadership succession, performance, and development strategies to proactively develop people at all levels;
- Model the AFP Leadership behaviours and support and drive a healthy and safe workplace culture through everyday behaviours that epitomise high calibre character, courage and commitment to excellence; and

**JOIN OUR TEAM**:
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is a key player in the Australian security landscape, rising to complex challenges and staying a step ahead to protect Australians as new threats emerge.

We break new ground every day and a career as a member of the AFP requires a diversity of skills and knowledge, as well as an ability to combine innovation with policing to create intelligent action.

We:

- Pride our self on demonstrating leadership and agility in a dynamic operating environment;
- Are intelligence-led, ethically and values-driven, embracing diversity and inclusion;
- Value trust, respect, accountability, integrity;
- Are committed to excellence in service to the Australian community and in working with each other; and
- Have the brightest minds to play a critical role in protecting Australia and Australians by outsmarting serious, complex, international and organised crime.

To continue as one of the most adaptive, effective and advanced police forces in the world, the AFP is seeking a suitably qualified professional for the role of **Commander (SES Band 1).**

**THE ROLE**:
The AFP is seeking to create a merit pool to fill vacancies at the Commander level now and into the future.

As a Commander you will be responsible for aligning organisational capability and capacity to ensure operational outcomes are maximised through harnessing technology and specialist resources; and identifying interdependencies and future needs.

Other key responsibilities:

- Contribute to the broader senior leadership group to develop and implement strategies that align organisational capability and capacity to AFP Strategic priorities;
- Deliver operational results aligned to organisational priorities, balancing resources to foster flexibility while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people;
- Champion and lead innovation and continuous improvement;
- Proactively develop productive working relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders to understand and influence strategic law enforcement and national security drivers and frameworks;
- Drive and embed leadership succession, performance, and development strategies to proactively develop people at all levels;
- Model the AFP Leadership behaviours and support and drive a healthy and safe workplace culture through everyday behaviours that epitomise high calibre character, courage and commitment to excellence; and

**Further information**

To apply, follow the link below to Apply.