Executive Level - Corporate Business Partner

Executive Level - Corporate Business Partner

$168,355 - $222,149 + 15.4% Superannuation

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 offers a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you work on the frontline or provide critical operational or professional support, your work makes a significant impact on Australians.

We recognize your contribution and offer generous remuneration and conditions, including:

• Five weeks (25 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Superannuation of 15.4%
• Paid parental leave: 18 weeks for Primary Caregivers, 11 weeks for Secondary Caregivers, plus additional unpaid leave up to 24 months from the child's birth or placement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Health & wellbeing services focusing on early intervention, education, and prevention
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

The AFP’s corporate enabling services (human resources, finance, procurement, strategy, policy, governance, property, exhibits) are delivered through a tiered operating model. Service standards are set by the COO portfolio, with support services provided via a centralised helpdesk (Tier 1). Command-specific services are delivered by co-located CCSUs (Tier 2), and strategic and specialist services by centres of excellence (Tier 3).

This role leads a high-performing CCSU to deliver diverse corporate services at Tier 2. As a Corporate Business Partner (CBP), you embody AFP’s values, foster an inclusive culture, and apply strategic, practical, and problem-solving approaches to your work. You lead and manage a team of professional staff, ensuring effective communication and change management, aligned with AFP policies and governance standards.

As an AFP Executive Leader, you work under broad direction from senior executives. You shape the AFP’s strategic direction through the services your team provides, in line with the AFP values, corporate plan, leadership continuum, and performance charter.

You possess in-depth knowledge of the AFP's operations (or the ability to develop it) and understand the impact of corporate functions. You are motivated, client-focused, forward-thinking, and skilled in relationship management, providing insightful advice to stakeholders. You leverage partnerships locally, nationally, and globally to build sustainable solutions, balancing strategic decisions with sound judgment and innovation.

What will you do?

You will lead and manage a CCSU to deliver timely, high-quality strategic advice and support, contributing to the AFP’s corporate capacity and capability. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading an agile, multi-disciplinary team providing corporate and operational support aligned with strategic goals
• Building and maintaining corporate capability, efficiency, and productivity
• Collaborating with COO leadership and centres of excellence to deliver relevant and timely services
• Planning and managing resources to ensure standards and priorities are met
• Driving innovation while managing risks
• Overseeing strategic, business, and project activities of the CCSU
• Evaluating policy and process improvements and implementing enhancements
• Modeling professional, ethical, and leadership behaviours
• Building strong business acumen to support senior management
• Representing the Command and CCSU in key meetings and negotiations

Minimum requirements:

• Must be an Australian citizen
• Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level consultancy and partnership support to senior management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Formal qualifications and/or substantial professional experience in corporate services

Additional information

• This is an AFP Executive Level position
• Located in Sydney, NSW; relocation required
• This advertisement aims to create a merit list for future vacancies over the next 12 months

Commitment to diversity & inclusion

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse groups, First Nations people, women, LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities.

Application deadline: 11:59pm (AEDT) 21/05/2025