Planning & Performance Officer

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?

AFP Corporate - Team Member

As a Corporate Team Member you will be working under the direction of your Team Leader and other CCSU leaders to deliver professional, high quality and timely corporate services. You take appropriate actions to anticipate and identify risks and opportunities, manage complex, challenging or sensitive projects in a timely and professional manner.

You have vast networks across corporate teams and leverage these relationships to put the frontline and operational areas at the centre of everything you do, enabling the Command to achieve superior operational outcomes.

You will be responsible for performing a range of high level duties to achieve the AFP and Command’s strategic direction and undertake day-to-day tasks and project work consistent with the AFP values, AFP Core Leadership Continuum, AFP Corporate Plan and your Performance Development Agreement.

The Team Member Planning and Performance

The Planning and Performance team supports a Command through the delivery of strategy and policy coordination, portfolio, program and change management and governance and assurance services for the Command/s aligned with the CCSU service offer. You are responsible for working collaboratively with the COO Portfolio and your team to drive and support efficient, effective and compliant planning and performance services across a Command.

You are dynamic and flexible in your approach to day-to-day work, have the ability to organise your work, make sound decisions and achieve outcomes. You work productively across the team, sharing information and cooperating to deliver on team objectives. You engage with multiple stakeholders, communicating effectively to deliver high-level outcomes that foster a positive reputation and trust in the team. This role is based at Western Command, located in our Perth Headquarters. Successful Applicants will be required to relocate to Perth.

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?

As a Planning and Performance team member, you perform a variety of strategic planning, project management and governance functions for the Command.

Your responsibilities include the following:

• Work collaboratively with the COO Portfolio to effectively support the alignment of annual business planning with organisational and command-specific strategic direction, actively support major projects and initiatives and deliver governance and assurance services.
• Contributing to policy and program advice and analysis to help establish and administer these innovative initiatives.
• Tracking the Command’s progress in relation to New Policy Initiatives (NPI).
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and meaningful Command specific data for Executives during Senate Estimates.
• Supporting Senior Team Leader/s in coordinating and formulating advice to Command Stakeholders on strategic and governance matters.
• Demonstrating a proficiency to provide subject-matter related advice and support particular in areas of strategy and policy, program/project management and governance and risk assurance.
• Assessing operational risks from AFP and Command activities and assisting with the development of processes and strategies to mitigate risk to acceptable level.
• Liaising with Command stakeholders and representing the CCSU in delivering good governance and decision making practices for the AFP and Command.
• Provide input into all relevant business, strategic and enterprise wide reporting requirements.
• Maintaining currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process.
• Performing a range of office management activities including triaging Team’s Outlook inbox, responding to enquiries in a timely manner.

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.
• Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band Level 5
• 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 - Royce Rodrigo,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 4*** or 0439 386 ***, ​

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

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 11/03/2024