Police and Protective Services Superintendent (AFP)

Join the Australian Federal Police (AFP) as a Superintendent and take on a leadership role that makes a significant impact on Australia's law enforcement landscape. The AFP's mission is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia, focusing on the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, while delivering community police services to the Australian Capital Territory.

As an AFP Superintendent, you will perform critical leadership roles as a key influencer within the organization. This executive-level position requires demonstrated tactical, operational and strategic leadership skills, with the innate ability to contribute to and influence the AFP's strategic direction while initiating, driving and managing organizational change.

• Lead and manage people, outcomes and performance across designated AFP business areas
• Build organizational capability in alignment with corporate and enterprise objectives and strategies
• Drive strategic priorities and manage organizational change initiatives
• Contribute to whole-of-AFP priorities with an enterprise-first mindset
• Represent your business area at various committees, forums and stakeholder meetings

• Oversee specialized investigations including organized crime, counter terrorism, child exploitation, criminal asset confiscation, and intelligence operations
• Lead and manage major incidents and events involving partner agencies using command and control methodologies
• Utilize Incident Command and Control System (ICCS) protocols effectively
• Manage joint taskforces and coordinate complex multi-agency operations
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, legislation and operational procedures

• Create cooperative and collaborative team environments that foster excellence and innovation
• Build and encourage capabilities within your business area while setting clear expectations for ethical and professional conduct
• Mentor and guide team members, supporting their development and career growth
• Establish a culture based on acceptance, respect, diversity and inclusion
• Hold team members accountable for behaviors, actions and decisions consistent with AFP values

• Build strong and diverse internal and external relationships across law enforcement and government agencies
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with state, territory, Commonwealth and international law enforcement bodies
• Provide insightful, persuasive and trusted advice to senior stakeholders
• Work closely with partner agencies including state police forces and government departments
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships at executive level

Superintendent Adelaide Crime and Counter Terrorism Investigations - Lead specialized teams overseeing investigations into organized crime, counter terrorism, child exploitation, criminal asset confiscation, and intelligence operations in South Australia. Manage joint taskforces and maintain strong collaborative relationships with South Australia Police and other partner agencies.

Superintendent Darwin Investigations and Operations - Provide community policing and national security services within Darwin Airport while managing investigative teams working on diverse crime types including organized crime, counter terrorism and child exploitation. Collaborate closely with Northern Territory Police and other stakeholder agencies.

Superintendent Perth Aviation - Responsible for community policing and national security operations within Perth Airport. Maintain strong collaborative relationships with Western Australian Police and manage diverse stakeholder partnerships in the aviation security environment.

• Demonstrate core elements of the AFP Leadership Model through proven leadership experience
• Current Negative Vet 2 (Top Secret) security clearance or ability to obtain clearance
• Proven ability to lead and manage major incidents involving partner agencies using command and control methodologies
• Extensive working knowledge of relevant laws, legislation and operational procedures
• Demonstrated experience in managing financial and human resources at executive level
• Hold or have held minimum rank of Sergeant in policing or protective services
• Current Use of Force (UoF) qualification or ability to obtain full qualification

• Achieve Results: Demonstrate ability to deliver outcomes and drive performance improvement
• Communicate with Influence: Exhibit strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Contribute to Strategic Thinking: Show capability in strategic planning and organizational development
• Cultivate Productive Working Relationships: Build and maintain effective partnerships internally and externally
• Show Personal Drive and Integrity: Display ethical leadership and commitment to AFP values
• Technical Knowledge and Skills: Possess relevant operational and leadership expertise

The AFP offers comprehensive benefits supporting work-life balance and career development:

• Five weeks paid annual leave plus additional Christmas stand down
• 18 days paid personal leave annually
• Generous superannuation contribution of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (14 weeks for secondary caregivers)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

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