Legislative Reform Team Member

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 mandatory leave rest days per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
• 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 suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Legislative Reform Team Member.

The AFP Legislative Reform Team leads the AFP’s engagement on law reform, including:

• Responding to emerging policy matters relating to crime and policing
• Engaging with operational policing areas in the AFP to understand operational challenges that relate to law reform
• Reviewing draft Bills and reports on legislation, and coordinating across the AFP to ensure a whole-of-agency approach to law reform issues
• Researching legal and policy issues and contributing to the development of policy proposals
• Preparing briefing material to support AFP senior executive attendance at parliamentary hearings and meetings relating to law reform, and
• Supporting enterprise-wide implementation of Bills and other reforms.

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?

In the Legislative Reform team you will have the opportunity to develop your professional experience across a range of work tasks including stakeholder engagement, learning programs, policy development, briefing executive officers, brief writing and more.

Under guidance from Team Leaders, Band 5 members in the Legislative Reform team will:

• Support the development, passage and coordination of implementation of Legislative Reform relevant to the operations of the AFP
• Support and develop AFP’s response to law reform-related reviews and inquiries
• Support parliamentary committees (including submissions, responses to questions on notice and government responses)
• Provide general policy advice to internal stakeholders on law reform related matters, and
• Provide strategic and policy advice in relation to the broader environment in which the AFP is operating, and the context in which law reform decisions are being made (including competing issues, which will be considered by policy and law makers). 

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
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Highly motivated and self-driven 
• Flexible and demonstrated ability to work as part of a cohesive team

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Organisational awareness
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced work environment and agility to respond to emerging priorities under guidance
• Conceptual and analytical skills.

Although not a requirement, this role may be of interest to a person with a law or paralegal background, experience working in a public service policy role, or qualifications in criminology or political science. 

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band Level 5
• This role is located in the ACT however, applications for remote and/or flexible working arrangements may be considered.
• A merit list will also be created for future vacancies within the Legislative Reform Team and across the Strategy and Performance Office that arise over the next 12 months.
• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contact Officer - Jessica Stewart

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 3***

Contact Officer Email: ***************@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 03/06/2024