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 Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for positions in Integrated Portfolio Office (IPO) and Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), in the Australian Federal Police's (AFP) Strategy and Performance Office (SPO), at the Band 6 level. SPO is focused on ideas, influence, and insights, and maximises AFP operational impact by translating the agency's strategic intent into whole-of-AFP activity and providing influence with Government and key external stakeholders. SPO plays a critical role in managing enterprise priorities, nurturing strategic thinking, and facilitating strong enterprise decision-making. Within SPO, the IPO and EPMO teams are responsible for the provision of specialist program and project management expertise. We support strategic planning, prioritisation, investment and oversight of capabilities that are critical to achieving operational outcomes and delivering maximum impact to the criminal environment. As a Senior Project Officer, you will be a part of a cohesive team supporting the effective planning, investment and delivery of the AFP's current and future capabilities. Our ideal candidate is someone who is eager to learn, excels in critical thinking and problem-solving, and is adaptable to changing environments while effectively managing competing priorities. What will you do? As a Senior Project Officer, your key responsibilities will include: Conducting routine investigative research and analysis of Program and Project delivery status to inform executive-level decision making. Researching, drafting, and preparing briefs, complex correspondence, and reports, including submissions for committee review. Engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to provide advice and services that align with governance and project delivery outcomes. Conducting targeted assurance activities on programs and projects including, providing high quality recommendations and input for reporting on assurance outcomes. Maintaining currency in project management tools and methodologies through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities. Applying a high level of discretion, judgement and initiative to all situations and decision making to achieve results and drive continuous improvement. Develop team members/knowledge transfer through a guiding, mentoring and advisor role. Model the AFP's Core Values and maintain the highest level of professional standards.
