Justine Saunders APM
Justine Saunders commenced in the role of Deputy Commissioner ABF Support on 29 October 2018.
Justine brings to the Deputy Commissioner position a significant breadth and depth of experience from across law enforcement and government, and has consistently demonstrated her ability to handle complex operational, capability and policy challenges with success.
She is an experienced leader who has the ability to drive and guide successful change through collaboration, consultation and negotiation. Previously as the Chief Police Officer of the ACT, Justine ensured ACT Policing delivered on government and community expectations in terms of operational delivery, whilst also driving and implementing a significant cultural and capability reforms aimed at developing a sustainable and effective policing service for the future.
Justine has been a member of the AFP since 1989 and a member of the senior executive since 2005 covering roles that include:
- Acting Deputy Commissioner Operations - providing support to the AFP through establishing strong partnerships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies
- Chief of Staff – establishing a portfolio to align with the strategic intent of the Commissioner and managing strategic relationships with key Government stakeholders
- National Manager Policy and Governance – Delivering enterprise level policy, legislative advice and performance analysis services
She holds a Master of Leadership and Management (Policing), Bachelor of Social Sciences (Policing Studies) with Distinction and Graduate Certificate in Applied Management.
