Team Leader Monitoring And Evaluation

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?

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the AFP in a key strategic role responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation to support continuous improvement in an organisational health context.

SHIELD is a health capability that will embed health and wellbeing into the day-to-day operations for AFP employee by providing services across Australia and directly supporting the health of the frontline. SHIELD will propel the AFP to a more preventative, forward leaning, face to face service delivery model in support of performance optimisation.  

As the Team Leader of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), your primary responsibility will be to lead the design, implementation, management and continuous improvement of M&E capability for SHIELD, in collaboration with key stakeholders including Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and People Strategies. You will play a critical role in measuring the effectiveness, impact, and efficiency of our program, services and initiatives. The position requires a strong understanding of evidence-based performance measures in a health context and their importance in demonstrating the value of the business to the organisation. 

You will work closely with teams cross SHIELD, Office of CMO and People Strategies to design and implement frameworks, and transition M&E from program focused to longer-term business performance measures to ensure its strategic alignment to the organisational goals. 

As a Team Leader you also 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 outlined below.

What will you do?

Requirements of this role consist of, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the design, implementation and management of performance frameworks that measure the business performance and progress towards its strategic goals and objectives;
• Developing specific tools needed for mixed-method data collection, analysis and reporting in line with the M&E strategy;
• Develop and conduct a range of studies, including evaluations, lessons learned activities, and case studies; 
• Communicate M&E findings and recommendations effectively, including comprehensive reports and presentations, to key stakeholders to assist decision-making processes;
• Work across the branch to use M&E findings to inform continuous improvement of SHIELD;
• Lead, train and provide guidance to staff members on M&E methodologies, data collection techniques and performance measurement concepts; and
• Foster a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making across SHIELD.

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.
• Relevant qualification and/or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in applying M&E to a health context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Demonstrated high-level emotional intelligence. 

Desirable requirements

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

• Demonstrated experience in contemporary approaches to Monitoring and Evaluation.  
• Research and analysis experience. 
• Report writing and information presentation experience.  
• Consultation and facilitation experience.
• Experience working in programs.

Additional information

• This position is an AFP Band level 7.
• This position is ACT National HQ based, however the role can be undertaken remotely from another Australian based geographical location. The holder of the position will be required travel to Canberra on ad-hoc basis as required by the business. 
• This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising 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 and 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 - Tish Lo,

Contact Officer Phone: 0499 877 574, ​

Contact Officer Email: tish.lo@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 07/04/2024