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ACT Policing – Policy Officer, National Forums – Australian Federal Police
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770885
- Agency: Australian Federal Police
- Job Title: ACT Policing – Policy Officer, National Forums
- Position Number: REQ16147
- Classification: Position Number REQ16147
- Closing Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $103,256 – $111,861
- Office Arrangement: On Site (On Site)
About Australian Federal Police
As Australia’s national policing agency, the AFP is a key member of the Australian law enforcement and national security
community, leading efforts to keep Australians and Australian interests safe both at home and overseas. The AFP also has
responsibility for providing community policing services to the Australian Capital Territory and Australia’s territories, including
Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Norfolk Island and Jervis Bay
Duties
- What is the role?
- The broader Legislation and Governance section leads the ACT Policing (ACTP) law reform and
- policy agenda and supports the Executive on law enforcement forums, budget policy, performance
- analysis and statistical reporting and governance. The section is comprised of 5 teams:
- Governance and Compliance
- National Forums
- Budget Policy
- Legislation and Policy
- Performance Statistics
- Team members in this portfolio are responsible for leading bodies of work through to finalisation
- under the guidance and supervision of the Team Leader and Senior Team Member.
- ACTP National Forums is responsible for leading the coordination, consultation and development
- of briefing material and advice to support the Chief Police Officer’s (CPO) attendance at a variety
- of forums. National forums are an opportunity for the ACTP Executive to engage closely with
- partners across the states and territories and the Commonwealth to discuss key domestic law
- enforcement policy matters.
- ACTP National Forums works with areas across ACTP to identify and advocate for ACTP’s
- position on a range of policing matters ranging from counter-terrorism, transnational serious and
- organised crime, countering violent extremism to family violence, firearms, hate crimes etc. ACTP
- National Forums also support policing related meetings and forums at the Ministerial level,
- including the Police Ministers Council.
- As a Policy Officer within the team you will be instrumental in drafting and delivering advice to the
- ACTP Executive, Territory and Commonwealth Government Ministers and other Government
- members on matters of policy and high level strategic issues relating to law enforcement.
- As a Team Member in the AFP you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes
- in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance
- Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and
- meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
- What will you do?
- Facilitate the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) Cross
- Jurisdictional Information Process, providing ACTP advice to states and territory
- counterparts and maintaining strong relationships with these jurisdictions.
- Coordinate and manage requests for ACT Policing input to support other jurisdictions or
- ACTP Executive participation in national forums. This will include undertaking research and
- liaising with areas across ACT Policing for input on a range of law enforcement matters.
- Draft and produce high quality written advice including briefs to the ACTP Executive.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external stakeholders,
- including across jurisdictions, and promote information sharing.
- Represent ACT Policing at officer-level internal/external forums as an ACTP Liaison Officer.
- Successful applicants will thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment, have a strong track
- record of adaptability and delivering results. Successful applicants will also be motivated by
- maintaining an awareness of the local and national policing issues unfolding within the ACT and
- also nationally. They will be highly regarded for their ability to develop productive working
- relationships, and to communicate effectively especially in a written format. There is flexibility
- within the roles to adapt responsibilities according to subject matter expertise, interests and
- professional development. It is anticipated that successful applicants will be willing assist the
- greater Legislation & Governance section as required.
Eligibility / Notes
- 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
- Desirable Requirements
- The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded but are not mandatory to be
- successful in the role:
- Have contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role including ability to
- communicate effectively especially in a written format and ability to develop productive
- working relationships.
How to Apply
Position Contact Jennifer HODGE, 02 5126 6954
Agency Recruitment Site https://careers.afp.gov.au/job-invite/16147/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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