Job Team Leader Covert Assurance and Analysis (CAA), Blacktown

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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 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
Covert Analysis and Assurance supports AFP operations and strategic outcomes through the provision of range of compliance, governance and administrative activities to ensure continued confidence in the AFP's use of covert powers. These powers are enabled through the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth), Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth), Surveillance Devices Act 2004 (Cth) and Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).

Team Leader Covert Analysis and Assurance (CAA) plays 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 Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that the Team Leader CAA will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The Team Leader CAA role includes:

• Leading a team that provide expert advice in relation to the legislation we work under - particularly the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, Telecommunications Act 1997, Surveillance Devices Act 2004, Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) and any other relevant legislation;
• Mentoring and developing members to enable mastery, teamwork and purpose in the performance of their functions;
• Driving innovation and promoting continuous improvement through effective change management;
• Prioritising and ensuring that the team delivers on agreed outcomes;
• Developing strategies to appropriately identify, balance and work within the AFP risk framework;
• Working with the Executive and broader leadership to deliver enterprise effect;
• Providing subject matter expertise knowledge and sound advice to Executive and Investigators on matters related to statutory compliance and Commonwealth Legislation;
• Providing valued input on the business area's strategic vision that supports the AFP's strategic direction;
• Demonstrating strong leadership during periods of change;
• Supporting external agencies during statutory compliance inspections; and
• Business area representation with internal and external stakeholders.