Job Details EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 3 ($172,999.00 - $191,044.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14156
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 days of mandatory rest leave per year 18 days of paid personal leave per year Generous superannuation of 15.4% 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 8 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement 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? The Policing and Operational Systems (POS) section is responsible for the development, enhancement and sustainment to the AFP's Police Real-time On-line Management Information System (PROMIS), the PROMIS mobile platform and any new internal and external interfacing systems such as the Investigations Management Solution (IMS) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission's National Criminal Intelligence System (NCIS). In addition, POS also provides support assistance to all development business as usual and project activities (including: toolchain development, release and environment management and performance testing).
You will be working within an agile application development team, to enhance and uplift the organisations Case Management System, as well as integrations with bespoke AFP such as the Forensics Management System (FMS) and external national systems such as ACIC's National Criminal Intelligence System (NCIS).
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be expected to deliver on development outcomes for the organisation; guide and lead the adherence to standards; contribute to the strategic technical direction of the business area; and support, mentor and uplift your peers.
As a Technical Specialist in the AFP, you will ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of specialism. They develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP, within their area of expertise.
A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations.
We're interested in hearing from people who: Have the technical skills required to build and maintain new systems. Have the technical skills required to support and uplift legacy systems. Have a mentality of continuous improvement. Want to help drive the technical direction for your business area. Have a passion for supporting and mentoring your peers. Have the ability to ask the right questions and find the right solutions with the customer at the centre of everything you do. Can work closely with business while bringing a passion for service excellence and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Can act with integrity, fairness, trust and respect, while showing commitment, excellence and accountability in everything you do. What will you do? As a Senior Software Engineer (Technical Specialist) your role will be to help guide and implement the technological direction of the area and its applications, in accordance with business priorities; build and maintain new and existing systems/applications and their supported APIs; and set and promote best working practices within the development community; and ensuring that applications are maintained keeping technical debt to a minimum.
Implementation of proposed changes through full stack software development. Remain accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements. Analysis and refinement of work items; requirements; and existing code bases. Build and sustain relationships and liaise with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. business; testing; release management; and other technical teams). Take a leading role in providing advice and technical expertise to the team and development community. Mentor; guide; and share knowledge/skills to team members. Creation of new and updating existing design artefacts for proposed changes. Record and maintain files/information in accordance with AFP requirements. 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. Relevant experience and/or tertiary qualifications in relevant field. Minimum of 7 years' experience in the ICT development field. Skills and Experience in UI development (C# .NET; Angular). Skills and Experience in API Services development (REST API). Skills and Experience in Database development (Oracle; PL-SQL). Skills and Experience in Pipeline Creation and Management (YAML, Octopus Deploy). Skills and Experience in DevOps development (Group Policy; PowerShell; Citrix Management). Skills and Experience in time management Experience in and desire for continuous improvement Desirable Requirements The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Knowledge of UI development (VB6) Knowledge of API Services development (WCF) Experience with the Agile Methodology Additional Information Flexible working arrangements will be considered on a case-by-case basis. These roles are located in Canberra, however remote working options may be negotiated. Interstate travel may be required. This recruitment round is to fill technical specialist roles within three software development teams up to a total of three positions. A preference to which team a successful applicant joins may be provided, however the final determination is up to the discretion of the Panel and Substantive teams. A pool will be created to fulfill potential future positions within the CIO command. Selection Criteria Achieves Results Contributes to strategic thinking Shows personal drive and integrity Cultivates productive working relationships Communicates with influence Technical skills and knowledge 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 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 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. You may also be asked to undertake a practical task as part of your evaluation process (Interview). Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information Contact Officer: Nick Archer,
Contact Officer Phone: +61251263989,
Contact Officer Email: Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 21/03/2025
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