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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:

• Five weeks (25 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
• 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 looking for an opportunity that offers meaningful work and allows you to showcase your professionalism and stakeholder engagement skills? We are seeking an experienced and driven individual to fill the role of Coordinator Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison. This is a high profile and fast paced leadership position critical to supporting the AFP’s engagement with the Minister’s Office, Parliament and Senior Executives.

As a Coordinator, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering high quality ministerial and parliamentary services including the drafting of ministerial correspondence, briefs, Question Time Briefs, overseeing the Senate Estimates preparation process, drafting responses to parliamentary questions and parliamentary committee hearing packs to prepare Senior Executives for committee appearances. You will work closely with senior departmental leaders to ensure timely, accurate and strategically aligned advice and support.

This role is best suited to a proactive leader with exceptional communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills and a deep understanding of government and parliamentary processes.

The merit pool from this position may also be used to fill other leadership roles within the AFP.

What will you do?

• Lead the Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison team to deliver high-quality outputs including briefs, correspondence, Question Time Briefs as well as overseeing Senate Estimates and parliamentary processes
• Provide strategic advice to the Senior Executive and line areas on ministerial and parliamentary matters and processes
• Manage effective relationships with the Minister’s Office, Parliament, internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee workflows and assurance processes to ensure the timeliness, quality and consistency of all ministerial and parliamentary products
• Drive improvements in systems, processes and capability related to ministerial and parliamentary coordination
• Lead and manage staff performance, development and engagement in a high-pressure, high-paced environment
• Represent the AFP at inter-agency or whole of government forums

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
• A strong understanding of ministerial and parliamentary processes and the machinery of government
• Proven leadership experience in high-pressure environments with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Desirable Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise products
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work diplomatically and confidently with senior executives and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and building team capability
• Sound judgement, political acumen and resilience

Additional Information

• This positions is an AFP Executive Level.
• This role is located in Canberra, and 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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contact Officer: Ellen Lihos,

Contact Officer Phone: 0456 294 188,​

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]