Fingerprint Examiner - Forensic Team Member (Bands 4-6)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Broadband 4-6 (Forensics) ($84,458.00 - $118,673.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14361

This advertisement is to fill a current vacancy and 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?

 The AFP are world leaders in forensic science and technical intelligence. Forensics is an essential enabler of frontline policing in both the physical and virtual criminal environments. The AFP Forensics area provide a foundation of innovation and collaborative problem solving, examining complex evidence, information and situations. By doing this, AFP Forensics provides solutions that keep pace with the criminal and national security environment. 

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Member (Bands 4-6) within the AFP Forensic, Fingerprints Team. As a Team Member Fingerprints, you will contribute to the achievement of business, investigation and intelligence outcomes through the provision of specialist forensic (fingerprint) examinations, analysis and specialist technical skills.

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?

• Ensuring outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP
• Maintaining currency in fingerprint science expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Laboratory and scene based Evidence recovery roles
• The searching, comparison, and identification of fingerprints and the collection of fingerprints from deceased persons
• Maintaining the national fingerprint database
• Providing accurate, timely and impartial Forensic evidence to the courts
• Providing a guiding, mentoring and advisory role to junior fingerprint trainees as required
• Contributing to research and capability development projects
• Providing accurate and professional technical advice to domestic and international agency partners
• Performing other duties as required

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• Formal qualifications (i.e. AFSAB and/or Graduate Certificate or equivalent) and/or contemporary experience related to the Fingerprint sciences.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.

Additional Information

• This position has been advertised in multiple locations, however the role is located in Canberra, ACT. Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra.
• Successful applicants need to be both flexible and mobile as well as able to deploy both nationally or internationally as required.
• 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, an employee who is required to work in accordance with the Rostered 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.
• When applying you will be asked to nominate which band level/s you wish to be considered for. Note, you will only be assessed against the band level/s you select.

Selection Criteria

Bands 4 & 5 (Fingerprint Practitioner)

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills

Band 6 (Fingerprint Expert)

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge 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 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. Your pitch should address the work level standards of the highest band level you are apply for (e.g. If you wish to be considered for all band levels, your pitch should address the work level standards for Band 6).
• Please upload your AFSAB certificate and/or copies of relevant qualifications in fingerprint science.

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 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. 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 disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:  Nathan Scudder,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 3670, ​

Contact Officer Email:  nathan.scudder@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 30/04/2025

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