Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04, $80,821.00 - $95,010.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12597

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
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• 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 Intelligence Officer . Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the core values of the AFP, and their application must address selection criteria and the relevant work level standards.

AFP Intelligence Operations

AFP Intelligence Operations is seeking individuals who are self-directed and have the flexibility and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and at times high tempo working environment. If you are passionate about intelligence analysis and want to make a real difference to Australia’s national security and criminal environment, we want your application! This role is based at Western Command, located in our Perth Headquarters. Successful Applicants will be required to relocate to Perth.

Intelligence Operations is integral to AFP criminal investigations in Australia and abroad. Intelligence Officers work within intelligence teams in partnership with investigators to achieve tangible outcomes against Australian and international criminal threats. Using critical thinking and analytical skills, Intelligence Officers mitigate these threats and contribute the consolidated picture of transnational serious organised crime and national security threats, identifying priorities, and informing decision making.

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

* This role attracts a composite allowance in recognition of expanded working hours, normal patterns of attendance and shift patterns (such as afternoon shifts, weekends and Designated Public Holidays) that are required under the Operations working pattern. In accordance with the AFP Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020, an employee who is required to work in accordance with the Operations working pattern will receive a Core Composite of 22% in addition to their Base Salary which will count as salary for superannuation. The Commissioner has the authority to remove a composite from a role.

What will you do?

As a Band 4 Intelligence Officer you will apply your experience and skills to:

• Proactively plan, collect, collate and analyse information to produce and disseminate intelligence;
• Work collaboratively within the immediate team environment, as well as with other AFP members and partner agencies;
• Collect, triage and assess information of intelligence value during police operations;
• Provide written and oral intelligence briefs to intelligence consumers;
• Record information and intelligence appropriately;
• Identify and interpret information and data obtained in an ethical manner, which is then used to inform assessments and reach conclusions to meet a specified user requirement; and
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the intelligence environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation.

The successful candidate will:

• Be part of a team of intelligence professionals who support complex criminal investigations and AFP corporate objectives;
• Apply contemporary analytical tools and techniques to produce actionable intelligence which influences decision making at all levels;
• Demonstrate they can perform in a cooperative and collaborative environment; one that is responsive and flexible in meeting the team’s objectives; and
• Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders to achieve intelligence and operational outcomes.

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.
• Contemporary experience in an intelligence role, or a sound understanding of the role of intelligence in law enforcement.

Desirable Requirements

• Ability to assess, evaluate and analyse information to develop arguments using logic and evidence.
• Ability to produce succinct and accurate intelligence products with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated awareness or experience working in cybercrime.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage, cooperate and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Resilience and the ability to adjust to constructive feedback from peers and supervisors.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing deadlines.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
• Proven and applied data literacy, information management and research skills.

Selection Criteria

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills

Application

Please submit the following documents via our 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.

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

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage the Recruitment Team will contact you to complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ). 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. Please review our employment suitability standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.

AFP employees are required to have their fingerprints taken at the time an offer of employment is made.

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.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, 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. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you interview.

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 - Luke Austin,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 4063,

Contact Officer Email: luke.austin@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 29/01/2024

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