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SalaryEMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT, VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD
AFP BAND & SALARY - AFP Broadband 3-6 (Forensics), $69,224.00 - $113,563.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12593
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.
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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
- 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
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Digital Forensics Examiner within the AFP Digital Forensics team. Digital Forensics is part of the broader AFP Forensics portfolio and is a branch of forensic science that focuses on identifying, acquiring, processing, analysing, and reporting on data that is stored and/or transmitted electronically. The AFP recruits Digital Forensics examiners at either the Band 3, 4 or 6 levels within the Forensics Broadband.
The AFP has Digital Forensic teams located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney.
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?
Successful candidate(s) will:
- provide technical support to investigators
- attend search warrants and crime scenes
- plan and conduct examinations or analysis
- search for evidence of criminal activity
- present findings and testify evidence in court
- contribute to research and capability development projects
- maintain currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
- provide accurate and professional technical advice to domestic and international agency partners
- ensure outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP
- provide advice and guidance to the AFP on emerging trends and threat environments.
Important: For more information on these roles and eligibility, please refer to the
Essential Requirements (all band levels)
- You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Professional and personal inquisitiveness and curiosity.
- A willingness to learn.
- Good communication and resilience skills.
Band 3
- Formal education or experience relevant to Digital Forensics or another technical related field.
- Technical aptitude in Information Communications Technology.
- 3+ years of professional experience in Digital Forensics or 4+ years of professional experience in an equivalent field (e.g. Cybersecurity, ICT, programming etc.).
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field is desirable (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology).
- Digital Forensic certifications such as ISFCE CCE; IACIS CFCE, GCFA, GASF, GIME etc.
- Experience using Digital Forensics tools such as X-Ways Forensics, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite UFED, MSAB XRY etc.
- Experience with computer programing in either Python, Java or C#.
- A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- 5+ years of professional experience in Digital Forensics.
- Experience in providing courtroom testimony as an Expert Witness.
- Digital Forensic certifications such as GNFA or similar.
- Demonstrated technical leadership.
- *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.
- Some interstate and international travel may be required
- As part of the shortlisting process, applicants may be required to complete further testing, assessments, psychological screening and/or video or face to face interviews.
- (AFP DF members cannot be advanced or promoted through this Recruitment process).
- No feedback will be provided to applicants that are unsuccessful at application stage.
Bands 3-4
- Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
- Communicating and working effectively with other people
- Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills
- Achieve results
- Communicates with influence
- Contributes to strategic thinking
- Cultivates productive working relationships
- Shows personal drive and integrity
- Technical knowledge and skills
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
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 . 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 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 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 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 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 .
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Scott Rees; Kate Campbell,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 51216 2557 & (02) 5126 1209,
Contact Officer Email: scott.rees@afp.gov.au; kate.campbell@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 04/03/2024
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