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EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07 ($118,673.00 - $127,101.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15270

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?

Have you been looking for an opportunity that offers meaningful work, allows you to showcase your professionalism, stakeholder engagement skills, and your ability to make things happen to support senior executives?

The Executive Support Team (EST), within International Command, is looking for individuals to fill vacancies at the Band 7 level (Team Leader). The team provides support to AFP senior executives and supports the AFP's engagement with international stakeholders. Successful candidates will gain a high level of visibility of the breadth of the AFP's mission and objectives - particularly on national security and international matters - and will liaise with stakeholders across the organisation as well as other government departments.

As a Team Leader, you will play a fundamental role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviors 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.

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?

The Team Leader EST will be 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 briefing material and talking points for the AFP and IC Executive relating to national and international forums and meetings.
• Lead ministerial, parliamentary, policy and media responses on matters relating to the AFP's international presence.
• Engage with Whole of Australian Government partners and provide high level advice and assistance to inform the development of Whole of Australian Government policy documents and briefs.
• Maintain and build collective subject matter expertise and develop strategies with the team to ensure products are consistent, high quality and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• 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.

We are looking for individuals who are interested in contributing to Australia's national security. We are seeking candidates who have:

• Demonstrated coordination skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and achieve results within tight timeframes, while managing competing priorities.
• Strong writing skills and excellent attention to detail, in managing day-to-day tasks and ensuring that briefs and documents are delivered in a timely manner and are of high quality.
• An ability to communicate effectively and with influence, and where appropriate, tailoring messages according to different audiences.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, working effectively across teams and building professional networks.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail.
• 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.

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.

Additional Information

• This opportunity is a AFP Band Level 7. 
• This position has been advertised in multiple locations, however, the role is located in Canberra. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• 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 page). 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. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

• Please include any additional selection methods that may be used in this process – i.e. written work sample, skills and/or abilities assessments, etc.
• Interviews will be conducted (30 minutes) in relation to this recruitment process and referee reports conducted.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Kerry Peachey

Contact Officer Phone:  0251265525 

Contact Officer Email:  [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 22/10/2025

To view our other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.

www.afp.gov.au