Australian Federal Police

E-Discovery / NUIX Analyst - Secondment


PayCompetitive
LocationSydney/New South Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 12483

      Job Details

      EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Temporary Full time for a period of 12 months with the possibility of up to a 12 month extension

      LOCATION - NSW

      AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07, $113,563.00 - $121,628.00

      - Band 08, $118,085.00 - $132,391.00

      JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12483

      This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

      Did you know?

      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 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
      • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

      What is the role?

      Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of E-Discovery / NUIX Analyst - Secondment

      On 12 November 2020, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of the Office of Special Investigator (OSI) to investigate the findings from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force’s (IGADF) Afghanistan Inquiry. The OSI investigations are headed by the Special Investigator, The Hon Mark Weinberg AO KC.


      The OSI is a unique and rare operating environment bringing Detectives and Intelligence Analysts from across the AFP and all State and Territory Police Forces to investigate the allegations of war crimes committed by members of the Australian Defence Force between 2005 and 2016 in Afghanistan.


      Expressions of interest are sought for a suitably experienced applicant to be considered for an E-Discovery / NUIX Analyst role with the OSI for 12 months with an opportunity to be extended.

      As a Team Member 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 the requirements of the position as outlined below.

      This position will provide operational support to active investigations in data analysis and review, evidence identification and brief preparation. The position is based in Sydney in close proximity to AFP Eastern Command and deployed under the following framework of conditions:

      • Team Member will be deployed for a period of 12 months with an opportunity for negotiated extension for an additional 12 months.
      • Team Member deployed will be assigned to the Operations Working Pattern, attracting a 22% composite, subjected to conditions detailed in the AFP Enterprise Agreement.
      • Team Member deployed in to the OSI will be at their substantive level.
      • Team Member selected from outside of Sydney are entitled to Domestic Term Transfer entitlements as per the AFP’s Domestic Relocations Policy – Term Transfer;
      • Composite OSI Allowance: OSI will fund an additional composite for deployment. This composite is on base salary (exclusive of allowances). Deployment from outside the Greater Sydney Area will be paid a composite allowance of 50% of their base salary (exclusive of allowances) and if resident in Sydney will receive a 25% allowance (on top of the 22% composite, subjected to conditions detailed in the AFP Enterprise Agreement).

      What will you do?

      As an E-discovery / NUIX Analyst, you will be a highly motivated individual who is able to work effectively and independently in a busy and demanding environment. The E-Discovery / NUIX Analyst will be responsible for assisting investigations, working side by side with fellow digital forensics professionals, investigators, assist with the development of investigation strategies and practical application of technologies to achieve outcomes. You will be required to have sound technical skills and relevant experience to:

      • Engage with investigation teams to ensure awareness and assist with the creation of workflow using the technological capabilities available to assist their investigations;
      • Work closely with the team supervisors and senior managers to support the achievement of strategic outcomes, business planning and process improvements;
      • Leverage current AFP software to assist with investigations;
      • Present data in a way that is meaningful to investigators and prosecutors;
      • Assist with raised problems arising from the management of evidence review;
      • Understand and document business requirements, objectives and solutions;
      • Liaise with other capability and service areas to optimize the support provided to investigators;
      • Problem solve in a collaborative environment;
      • Liaise with external bodies like the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecution (CDPP) and the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS) on the generation and integration of briefs between departments;
      • Manage and educate legal and Investigation teams on the use of Technology Assisted Review;
      • Support legal and Investigation teams to work with different software applications;
      • Liaise with clients, external vendors and internal staff at all levels in a respectful manner;
      • Attend court as an expert witness as required; and
      • Identify training gaps and assist with the provision of training to investigators.

      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
      • Proven experience using NUIX Workstation, Investigate, software and tools for analysis of complex data in investigations and eDiscovery
      • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a like or related field
      • Experience with scripting languages like Python
      • Advanced MS Office skills, in particular Excel
      • Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively in a team environment
      • Strong attention to detail
      • The ability to identify problems and take measures to rectify them
      • Effective stakeholder communication

      Desirable Requirements

      • Experience with using information enrichment
      • Technologies relevant tertiary qualifications
      • NUIX Certification

      Additional Information

      • This position has been advertised in multiple locations however, the role is located in Sydney, NSW. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Sydney.

      Selection Criteria

      • Achieve results
      • Communicates with influence
      • Contributes to strategic thinking
      • Cultivates productive working relationships
      • Shows personal drive and integrity
      • Technical knowledge and skills

      Application

      As part of your application you are required to submit the following documents via the AFPs Recruitment System (Jobs portal) prior to the closing date and time:

      • Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
      • Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.
      • External applicants please ensure you meet our employment suitability and COVID-19 vaccine requirements before submitting an application.

      Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

      Good luck with your application!

      COVID - 19 Mandate

      AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

      Employment Suitability

      All external applicants must complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire should you successfully progress from the application stage. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. We encourage you to review our employment suitability standards to ensure that you meet the requirements before you submit your application.

      The AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know if you'll need to provide the following additional information:

      • A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
      • Traffic history for the last 10 years;
      • and Proof of Australian citizenship.

      Applicants will not receive feedback at this gateway.

      Interview

      Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume, application and ESQ, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions.

      You can prepare for the interview by:

      • reviewing your responses to the selection criteria, picking a few additional examples to use in the interview
      • participating in a mock interview using the selection criteria to think of possible questions.

      Finger Printing

      AFP employees are required to have their finger prints taken. This requirement will be undertaken at the time an offer of employment is made.

      Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

      Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP.

      Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

      Contacts and Closing Information

      Contact Officer - Nathan Rickersey,

      Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 2982,

      Contact Officer Email: Nathan.Rickersey@afp.gov.au

      Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 14/12/2023

      To view our other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.

      www.afp.gov.au

  • About the company

      The Australian Federal Police is the national and principal federal law enforcement agency of the Australian Government with the unique role of investigating crime and protecting the national security of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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