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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:
- 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 Team Leader Workforce Planning, Specialist Protective Command.
SPC is a hybrid (Specialist/Operational) Command within the AFP and is responsible for establishing national strategy, governance and capabilities whilst also delivering operational outputs within the ACT. This role is Workforce Planning supporting Specialist Protective Command (SPC) in delivering operational outcomes through effective workforce coordination and management, situated in Canberra ACT.
As the Team Leader you will be responsible for prioritising, leading and managing a small team to ensure delivery of Human Resources and Workforce Planning services to support SPC. This role requires you to work closely with the SPC Senior Executive, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and maintaining effective working relationships. The Workforce Planning Team delivers operational HR and Workforce Planning advice and guidance regarding medium-term strategic and complex individual employee matters for employees aligned to the Command. The role is responsible for fostering partnership with regional commands and the broader AFP through engagement with stakeholders.
You will be known for your ability to research and analyse complex information to provide evidence-based recommendations and inform the development and implementation of corporate workforce planning initiatives.
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?
Primary responsibilities of the role include:
- Manage the outputs of a small team, responsible for delivering core resource coordination and Workforce Management deliverables for SPC.
- Manage SPC's Establishment and coordinate SPC recruitment processes.
- Prepare workforce analytical reporting and provide advice on complex workforce planning and forecasting for current and future vacancies.
- Developing new processes to better support SPC Workforce Management.
- Enable continuous business and process improvement through the provision of guidance and leadership to the team and internal business area stakeholders.
- Ensure both individual growth and succession planning through developing capability within the team.
- Work collaboratively with Team Leader counterparts across SPC, regional Human Resource teams, broader Corporate Services and operational business areas.
- Implement and support AFP corporate and local Human Resource initiatives.
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.
- High analytical ability and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Workforce Planning
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
- Experience in SAP HR, Workforce Management and/or data analytics/reporting
Additional Information
- This position is an AFP Band Level 7
- 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 - Renee Griffin
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 6***
Contact Officer Email: *************@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 13/03/2024
