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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?

Are you enthusiastic and highly organised with great people skills? If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to submit your application for the AFP's Band 4 Executive Assistant Register of Interest.

This register will be used to fill current and anticipated vacancies in Canberra.

The Band 4 Executive Assistant (EA) role provides support the AFP National Managers and Assistant Commissioners (SES Band 2).

As an Executive Assistant, you will perform a range of office management activities including but not limited to prioritising the workflow for the SES, arranging travel, coordinating visits for external members, organising meetings, responding to enquiries, planning and scheduling of events, diary management and acting as a liaison point to the wider management team.

The ideal Executive Assistant:

• Will have great people skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and initiative.
• Is a self-starter and able to use initiative to get the work done.
• Is able to demonstrate and promote the AFP’s core values.
• Enjoys helping people and can quickly develop effective relationships with members of the AFP executive and their support staff.
• Has well-developed organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and delivering a very high standard of work.
• Can use a common sense approach when dealing with problems, has good judgement, integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.
• Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Maintains a professional approach and high level of confidentiality.
• Can prioritise tasks, is flexible and maintains a calm approach while working under pressure.

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.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative in anticipating the needs of Executive members.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Highly developed attention to detail, organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage a high workload.

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band Level 4.
• This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.
• You will only be contacted by an AFP representative if they wish to discuss potential job opportunities with you. Should you wish to withdraw your interest you can do this at any time by logging into your candidate profile.

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 disability.

Contact Officer: AFP Recruitment,

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 07/05/2025