Covert Assurance & Analysis Compliance Team Member (Band 6)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($107,559.00 - 118,673.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14656

This advertisement is to create a merit list 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 11 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?

As the Senior Team Member in Covert Analysis and Assurance (CAA), you will be responsible for performing a range of high-level duties to advise the AFP’s strategic direction and support operations and investigations. You will work closely with the CAA Team Leaders (TLs) and mentor a remote team, comprised of team members in various AFP offices. CAA is responsible for covert power warrant and authorisations compliance checking and processing, record-keeping, reporting services, the facilitation of the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s oversight of the various legislative regimes.

This role requires the management and provision of high-level service to both internal and external stakeholder relationships. Your day to day duties will include an advisory role for Executive, data analysis, demonstration of project management skills and research, mentoring team members, an excellent working knowledge of legislation and compliance and possess, and advanced liaison skills with internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Team Member is responsible for functions that have a direct impact on the AFP’s accountability to Federal Parliament and records are subject to inspection by the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Office.

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?

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to, high-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders to:

• Provide expert advice in relation to the legislation we work under – particularly the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, Telecommunications Act 1997, Surveillance Devices Act 2004, Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) and any other relevant legislation.
• Support the TL in building capability within the team and investigate how things could be done in a more innovative way.
• Support the TL and team to positively manage change within the team and encourage flexibility.
• Use your knowledge and experience to mentor, train and enhance the team.
• Support and promote the broader objectives of CAA and the AFP.
• Management and utilisation of AFP information systems to interrogate, input, collate and retrieve data for operational support and organisational reporting.
• Developing and maintaining relevant currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Assisting in development, review and updates to governance, templates, training material and other resources in line with legislative requirements and in consultation with stakeholders.
• Prepare records for inspection and publication; including statistics for Senate Estimates, Parliamentary committees and annual reporting for the Minister.
• Prepare briefs for Executive and respond to questions on notice regarding the AFP’s use of legislative powers.
• Proactively build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders (both internal and external), including with the telecommunications industry, and other government and law enforcement agencies.
• Confidently deliver training supporting AFP Learning and Development programs.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance processes in support of team objectives and productivity, including informing and recommending policy and legislative enhancements and opportunities for improvement.

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.
• Demonstrated strong communication and research skills.
• Mentor and develop other team members through knowledge/skills transfer.
• Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload and support a team with TL support.
• Ability to understand and apply a range of legislation that CAA comply with and the impacts of that on the AFP.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Knowledge of relevant Commonwealth legislation.
• Ability to work in a remote team environment (if required).
• Ability to perform on-call on a rotating roster to provide afterhours support for operational requirements (if required).

Additional Information

• Domestic travel may be required for this role, depending on AFP business needs.
• This position has been advertised in multiple locations. Remote working options may be negotiated.
• Some roles have a requirement to support on-call rostered functions.

Selection Criteria

Band 6

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity

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.
• 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 asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include 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. 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 LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Kate Mouritz,

Contact Officer Phone:  0251265631, ​

Contact Officer Email:  kate.mouritz@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 27/07/2025

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