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 for ongoing and non-ongoing employees, including:

Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
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
What is the role?

Are you enthusiastic and highly organised with great people skills? If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to submit your application for the AFP's Band 4 Executive Assistant Register of Interest.

This register will be used to fill current and anticipated vacancies in Canberra.

The Band 4 Executive Assistant (EA) role provides support to AFP National Managers and Assistant Commissioners (SES Band 2).

As an Executive Assistant, you will perform a range of office management activities including but not limited to prioritising the workflow for the SES, arranging travel, coordinating visits for external members, organising meetings, responding to enquiries, planning and scheduling of events, diary management and acting as a liaison point for the wider management team.

The ideal Executive Assistant:

Will have great people skills, the ability to anticipate the needs of senior executives and demonstrate flexibility, resilience and initiative.
Is a self-starter and able to use initiative to get the work done.
Is able to demonstrate and promote the AFP’s core values.
Enjoys helping people and can quickly develop effective relationships with members of the AFP executive and their support staff.
Has well-developed organisational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities and delivering a very high standard of work.
Can use a common sense approach when dealing with problems, has good judgement, integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive business matters.
Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Maintains a professional approach and high level of confidentiality.
Can prioritise tasks, is flexible and maintains a calm approach while working under pressure.
Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application