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?

Applications are sought from experienced and impactful leaders wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader Counter Terrorism Strategy and Coordination Team within the AFP’s Counter Terrorism and Special Investigations Command (CTSI).

CTSI Command impacts and prevents terrorist activity domestically and internationally, through national and international cooperation, coordination and collaborative working arrangements between governments, private industry, members of the community and international partners.

The Counter Terrorism Strategy and Coordination (CTSC) Team is a core team within the CTSI Command made up of professional staff who lead, coordinate and support the AFP in its holistic response to terrorism. The CTSC team provides high-level, timely and strategic advice to AFP Executive and other government agencies across a range of issues relating to investigations and Australia’s counter terrorism efforts.

What will you do?

AFP Team Leaders play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours 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 the Team Leader of CTSC (Band 7 – EL 1 equivalent), in alignment with the Band 7 Work level standards, You will manage, guide and support the CTSC Team in a dynamic, fast paced and multifaceted environment, working with the Coordinator CTSC (EL2 equivalent) and CTSI Command team (SES Band 1s and Band 2s), by leading the team in:

• developing high-level executive briefings including Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice, talking points, parliamentary briefings, ministerial and media requests
• shaping, guiding, and developing policy, ministerial and media responses, and other high-level briefings to support AFP engagement at numerous forums including senate estimates, parliamentary inquiries, ministerial engagement and international relationships
• producing operational reporting and data relating to investigations and operations conducted via the Joint Counter Terrorism Teams (JCTT) and the AFP, including briefings and statistics on CT-related operations / investigations
• maintaining strategic awareness of the operating environment including threats, opportunities, technical, social, strategic and political issues that impact the AFP and CTSI Command; and
• building and maintaining effective engagement and partnerships with AFP Executive, support teams, including State, Territory and Commonwealth partners.

About you

The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, political acumen and the ability to respond effectively in an agile and sensitive operating environment. You will bring to the role:

• the ability to support, guide, mentor and develop team members, manage risk and work effectively under pressure in an evolving environment to deliver high quality advice and outcomes
• experience leading a team in times of heightened operational activity, pressure and uncertainty, and providing strategic direction to support the team
• astute judgement and strong focus on results and the ability to solve complex issues and build capability
• excellent stakeholder relationship management, including the ability to build strong working relationships with business areas and key stakeholders, and the ability to brief strategically at all levels; and
• a proactive and pragmatic approach, coupled the capacity to think strategically, identify opportunities and prioritise effort.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian citizen.
• A Negative Vetting 2 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team and role-model leadership behaviours, demonstrating the AFP Core Values
• Demonstrated understanding of political, ministerial, policy, legislative and government environments and ability to respond swiftly to priorities.
• Demonstrated strong political acumen and ability to navigate complex environments, influence outcomes and lead a team in a high tempo environment.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, including strategic thinking, effective organisational management and high-level communication skills to engage effectively at all levels and cross agency and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to foster productive working relationships
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (for example – in terrorism, national security policy, international relations, law, criminology, etc.) or work experience applicable to the National Security landscape

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band level 7.
• The role is based at the AFP National Headquarters in Canberra at the Edmund Barton Building. Successful applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.

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: Claire Bruton

Contact Officer Phone:(0)2 51266501​

Contact Officer Email:[email protected]