Technical Operations Specialist

Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12639
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
• 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 people wishing to be considered for the role of Technical Operations Specialist within the STO Team, Specialist Protective Command (SPC). SPC is a hybrid (specialised/operational) Command within the AFP and is responsible for establishing national strategy, governance and capabilities while also delivering operational outputs within the ACT.
The duties of a Technical Operations Specialist is to provide the delivery of a specialist communications support capability to all Specialist Operations (SO) teams on AFP operations both nationally and internationally and is expected to meet the following functions:

• Design and implement specific communication plans to support and enable the SO Commander and other personnel to exercise command, control and coordination of operations;
• Enable command and control through mobile voice and data services for the transfer of orders and instructions, managing automated reports, and performing a forward command post role;
• Provide access to; established or ad-Hoc networks for the Transmission of Voice;
• Provide technical reconnaissance in the form of Drone/ Camera/ Photos for Operational planning and situation awareness;
• Provide specialist Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) phone/ Electronic access;
• Tatical Operations;
• Blue and red force tracking software packages;
• Act as an embedded tactical field communications function;
• Provide technical advice to all stakeholders on tactical communications;
• Liaison with stakeholders including ADF special Operations on complex and technical communication matters;
• Liaise with Covert and Technical Operations (CTO) and Police Technical Team (PTT) and facilitate access to SO teams to their systems and capability;
• Establish and maintain tactical communications systems/networks in accordance with Australian & New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) operational plans; and
• Provide initial and skills enhancement tactical communications training.

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application;
• A Negative Vetting 2 (Top Secret) Security clearance, including C and D briefings, or the ability to obtain one;
• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role;
• Minimum two years work experience in related field;
• Communications Land Mobile Radio;
• Mesh Radio / IP Networking Training/Qualifications;
• Communication Field Operations;
• Cryptographic handling procedures, Type 1/Suite A, Suite B, AES 256;
• ASnet Training or experience;
• Radio Frequency Spectrum industry experience of, HF, UHF, VHF, Satellite, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi;
• Antenna systems, Sighting of antennas, Radio network design;
• Network fault finding industry experience;
• Understand WHS procedures/practices including, Radiation Hazard (Rad-Haz) awareness, Power awareness;
• Team work, initiative, cognitive skills, operation under adverse conditions, underpinning knowledge, judgement; and the collateral assessment criteria of commitment and AFP core values;
• The ability and willingness to work in a high tempo environment and deploy frequently at short notice on local, national and international tasks for extended periods of time;
• Must be able to clear Specialist Operations medical requirements and reach and maintain Physical Competency Assessment (PCA) standards; and
• Physical Competency Assessment** (to include SO 400m Swim Test).

Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) experience;
• Internet Protocol (IP) networking experience;
• Remote Pilots License;
• ADF Patrol Signaller Course;
• Working at heights;
• Basic water operations experience;
• Cold weather operations experience;
• Driver Licence Class HR;
• Driver Licence Class R (Motorcycle);
• Operator - Trail Bike; and
• Operator - Polaris / Quad Off-road Vehicle

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

(maximum one page). 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 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 . 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 - Sergeant David Carruthers,
Contact Officer Phone: (0)2 5126 0236, ​
Contact Officer Email: David.Carruthers@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 05/02/2024
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