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SalaryEMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 03, $67,208.00 - $78,467.00 I Band 04, $78,467.00 - $92,243.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10840
This advertisement will create a register of interest 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 to 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 development to support ambitions
If you are passionate about intelligence analysis and want to make a real difference to Australia's national security and criminal environment, we want to hear from you.
AFP Intelligence Operations is one of many functions supporting the broad remit of the AFP. It is integral to AFP criminal investigations; in Australia and abroad. Intelligence Officers work within intelligence teams in close partnership with investigators to achieve tangible outcomes against Australian and international criminal threats.
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. Intelligence Officers will work in a team, using critical thinking and analytical ability to mitigate threats. Intelligence Officers will contribute to AFP investigations by working with others to provide a consolidated picture of transnational serious organised crime and national security threats, identifying priorities, and informing decision making.
What will you do?
The successful candidate will be part of a team of intelligence professionals who support complex criminal investigations and AFP corporate objectives. They will apply contemporary analytical tools and techniques to produce actionable intelligence. The successful candidate will demonstrate they are capable of performing in a cooperative and collaborative environment; one that is responsive and flexible in meeting the objectives of the team.
Intelligence Officers work as part of a team to analyse collected and collated information to produce and disseminate intelligence which influences organisational decision-making at all levels. They communicate effectively and with influence with a range of stakeholders to achieve intelligence and operational outcomes.
As a Band 3 Intelligence Officer you will apply your experience and ability to:
- Plan, collect, collate, analyse and disseminate intelligence under supervision.
- Work collaboratively within the immediate team environment, as well as with other members in the AFP and the broader intelligence community.
- Collect, triage and assess information of intelligence value during police operations.
- On occasion brief intelligence consumers both written and orally.
- Undertake intelligence and information management and administrative tasks.
- 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.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the intelligence environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
- 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.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the intelligence environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
- Must be an Australian Citizen
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes.
- Communicating and working effectively with other people.
- Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills.
As part of your application you will be required to submit the following documents via the AFPs Recruitment System (MyCareer) prior to the closing date and time:
- Resume/CV
- Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, addressing the below:
- How have you, as part of a team, approached a challenge to distil and draw meaning from complex or diverse information?
- Provide an example where you have worked in a challenging environment and how you overcame the challenges you faced.
Advice for Applicants
Employment Suitability Requirements
If you progress through to the next stage, the AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know that you'll need to provide some further information:
- A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (
We encourage you to review the AFP's minimum employment requirements and to ensure that you meet these requirements before you submit your application.
COVID-19 Vaccination 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.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We aim to recognise the value of attracting and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience, knowledge and abilities. The AFP is committed to developing a workforce that reflects all elements of the communities we serve, and we maintain a number of diversity and support networks:
- AFP Ability Advisory (AAA) Network
- Confidant Network
- Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) Network
- Mallunggang Indigenous Officer Network (MION)
- National Women's Advisory Network (NWAN)
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Luke Nicholls,
Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 7111,
Contact Officer Email: Luke.Nicholls@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 18/10/2023
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