Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 3, $165,549.00 - $182,817.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12829

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 Senior Software Developer / Systems Administrator (Technical Specialist Framework - Level 3).

Digital Forensics Evidence Operations Network (EON) Support Team currently maintain and enhance capabilities utilised by Digital Forensic Examiners on a daily basis. Alongside the Chief Information Officer Command, the EON Support team also work to maintain and enhance the EON Environment, which holds and processes all Digital Forensic Evidence within the AFP.

The successful candidate will be working alongside Junior Software Developers, System Administrators and Digital Forensic Examiners. You will be the lead in driving the technical direction of Software Development and in-house developed capabilities pertaining to Digital Forensics. A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations.

You will also 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.

What will you do?

• Be the technical lead for enhancement and maintenance of in-house developed capabilities within Digital Forensics as created by other enabling areas of AFP Digital Forensics.
• Scope, develop and deliver new in-house capabilities that help support Digital Forensic teams.
• Drive DevOps practises within AFP Digital Forensics in regards to the enhancement and maintenance of existing and new in-house developed capabilities.
• Assist with the planning and maintenance of infrastructure to support in-house developed capabilities as well as daily Digital Forensic activities.

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
• Ability to plan, drive and deliver on multiple concurrent projects
• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Creative thinking
• Demonstrable relevant industry experience within the Information Technology Sector
• Demonstrable experience in Software Development
• Demonstrable experience in DevOps practises and their implementation
• Demonstrable experience in communicating technical requirements to non-technical management
• Demonstrable experience in working in small teams or individually on small-medium projects

Desirable Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in Software Development

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology

• Strong software development skills in multiple programming languages dealing with Front-end (React, Vue, JavaScript), Back-end (Python, Golang, Java) and Database (SQL, NoSQL) technologies

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior developers

• Experience in System Administration

• Passion for staying abreast of technology trends and introducing new ideas to the team

Additional Information

• This position offers ultimate flexibility in that you can work from anywhere in Australia including one of AFP's state offices or you can work completely remotely from home if you wish.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and Experience
• Judgement and Risk
• Independence and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Professional Leadership
• Research and Innovation
• Project Management
• Additional stakeholder emphasis

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.
• As a part of your Resume please include examples of previous Software Development work preferably accessed via GitHub. Please highlight what work is relevant to 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 all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. 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 AFP Character 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.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application may be invited to complete a technical assessment followed by 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 in the formal interview. 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 - Mark Shirbin,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 4457,

Contact Officer Email: Mark.Shirbin@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 15/08/2024

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