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 days of mandatory rest leave per year 18 days of paid personal leave per year Generous superannuation of 15.4% 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement 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 The key duties of the position include Deployment Management Teams provide forward-looking human resource policies, strategies and processes to best support employees operating internationally both now and into the future. To support the AFP's International Operations, the team manages a variety of key functions through the below teams: Governance and Training The Governance and Training team is responsible for facilitating the International Pre-Deployment Briefing program which prepares our AFP members to deploy offshore. This provides support to Coordinator IC Deployment Management and Commander International Strategy to develop projects, executive briefs, governance documents, advice and/or policies that support the Command's future direction and deliverables. As a member of this team you will be motivated and innovative, have the ability to plan for, coordinate and facilitate programs of work, such as the International Training Program and enjoy facing new challenges each day. Deployment Resourcing The Deployment Resourcing team implement recruitment, selection and returns processes in line with AFP Key initiatives and other strategies and governance. As a member of the team, you will demonstrate a commitment to application of merit-based principles and fair and transparent selection processes and development opportunities. You enjoy thinking and planning ahead and try to anticipate changes in the environment or emerging problems and consider solutions to resolve them or escalate as appropriate. Deployment Management The Deployment Management team provide professional, timely and consistent advice on the application and management of the overseas employment framework. The team ensures that employees have completed the necessary requirements and training to ensure that they are adequately prepared for their deployment. The team operates under a client manager model, meaning that you will develop and manage strong relationships with people across the organisation. As a member in this team, you will be energised to find solutions to complex questions, and no two questions are the same. You will enjoy the challenge of trying to provide a balanced view of what is right for both an individual employee or group of employees, and the organisation. Collaboration with your peers on the grey areas, to inform and develop continuous improvement in process and policy is important. What will you do? To be a successful Team Member, you will have strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. You will have strong judgement and comprehensive ability to determine priorities and have an excellent attention to detail. We are looking for team members who have relevant experience and a strong interest in: Contributing to team outcomes, in accordance with strict time frames Implementing business improvements related to operational practices, procedures and guidelines Contributing to a positive and energetic team culture Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders Delivering quality service and professional practises and standards Obtaining subject matter expertise through ongoing development and learning opportunities Undertaking general administrative duties associated with deploying AFP member offshore We are interested in hearing from people who: Take the time to listen and ask questions and modify the message according to the audience. Adapting as to whether the communication is verbal or written Actively support building a strong team by encouraging cooperation, tolerance of individual differences, effective feedback, sharing of knowledge and a focus on the objectives of the team Consistently deliver on objectives within agreed timeframes and to agreed standards despite competing priorities Are adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, complex environment, and enjoy facing new challenges each day Have the ability to ask the right questions, are proactive, strive for excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement
