Assistant Commissioner - AFP

As an Assistant Commissioner you will be responsible for driving capability at the strategic level and developing collaborative external relationships to enhance the AFP's outcomes and reputation. You will be flexible and agile to achieve organisational objectives in an environment of ongoing change.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is a key player in the Australian security landscape, rising to complex challenges and staying a step ahead to protect Australians as new threats emerge.

We break new ground every day and a career as a member of the AFP requires a diversity of skills and knowledge, as well as an ability to combine innovation with policing to create intelligent action.

We:

• Pride our self on demonstrating leadership and agility in a dynamic operating environment;
• Are intelligence-led, ethically and values-driven, embracing diversity and inclusion;
• Value trust, respect, accountability, integrity;
• Are committed to excellence in service to the Australian community and in working with each other; and
• Have the brightest minds to play a critical role in protecting Australia and Australians by outsmarting serious, complex, international and organised crime.

To continue as one of the most adaptive, effective and advanced police forces in the world, the AFP is seeking a suitably qualified professional for the role of Assistant Commissioner (SES Band 2).

The AFP is seeking to create an Assistant Commissioner merit pool to fill vacancies now and into the future.

As an Assistant Commissioner you will be responsible for driving capability at the strategic level and developing collaborative external relationships to enhance the AFP's outcomes and reputation. You will be flexible and agile to achieve organisational objectives in an environment of ongoing change.

Other key responsibilities:

• Proactively influence outcomes in alignment with AFP strategic direction and whole of government strategy;
• Actively contribute to the broader AFP senior leadership group and implement strategies to ensure results and achieved;
• Drive operational results aligned to organisational priorities, balancing resources to foster flexibility while supporting the development and wellbeing of our people;
• Champion and lead innovation and continuous improvement;
• Proactively develop productive working relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders to understand and influence strategic law enforcement and national security drivers and frameworks;
• Drive and embed enterprise leadership succession, performance, and development strategies to proactively develop our people at all levels;
• Model the AFP Leadership behaviours and support and drive a healthy and safe workplace culture through everyday behaviours that epitomise high calibre character, courage and commitment to excellence; and
• Strongly contribute to development and application of financial, workforce and capability strategies to support overall AFP performance.

Like to know more? To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Matthew Smee - Principal Consultant at Hudson Executive on Ph 0439074***, quoting Ref No. 237440.