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 in order to support senior executives?

The AFP currently has an opportunity to work as the Executive Officer to Manager Security within our Security Command. The Security Command is critical to developing and maintaining a strong protective security culture across the AFP. This is achieved through the continuing assessment of current and emerging security risks, the delivery of contemporary advice, and security awareness training and compliance activities in accordance with the protective security requirements set by the Australian Government.

Working as an Executive Officer within Security Command will provide you the opportunity to get involved with business operations including implementation and development of business projects. You will play an important role aiding manager Security in their decision-making and administration processes, and proactively manage workflows and competing priorities. Executive Officers also source, compile and deliver briefings, internal and external communications, and engage in stakeholder consultations.

Our ideal candidate is someone who loves variation in their day to day work, is proactive and can manage competing priorities with ease. You will also need to be a strong communicator with an ability develop and foster strong relationships across the AFP.

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?

• Research, plan, deliver and coordinate projects as determined by Manager Security.
• Proactively manage workflows, write reports and briefs, assist with resource management and contribute to policy development and review.
• Liaise and consult with staff across the Command to achieve divisional priorities, including responding effectively to emerging issues.
• Represent the interests of the Manager's office with key internal & external stakeholders and at various meetings.
• Develop and maintain a network of relationships across the AFP as well as private and public sectors.
• Maintain currency in project management methodology through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process.
• Apply a high level of discretion, judgement and initiative to all situations and decision making to produce appropriate advice.

Essential Requirements:

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• A high attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with clients and organisational peers.
• Have contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Excellent communication; both verbal and written.

Additional Information:

• This role is an AFP Band 6 Level
• This role is located in ACT and applicants are expected to be based in ACT.

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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information:

Contact Officer: Shaun Muller,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 6520,​

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 21/03/2025