Integration Specialist

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 1 ($132,668.00 - $151,205.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15987

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’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• 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 14 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 arrangements that support 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?

Do you want a rewarding career that contributes to the safety of all Australians? Integration is growing quickly in the AFP. We're rolling out new integration technologies and uplifting legacy systems to modern integration solutions. Plenty of new projects to keep you busy and existing ones to support. The team is small but growing with a great team culture.

Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of expertise to develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP. A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations. 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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

We're interested in hearing from people who:

• Have the ability to ask the right questions and find the right solutions, to act with integrity and place the customer at the centre of everything you do.
• Can bring your passion for service excellence and, whilst being comfortable working independently, you will also be able to refer our customers to other specialist team members in order to better serve their needs.

What will you do?

As an Enterprise Integration Technical specialist, you will directly influence the technical evolution of the AFP’s integration capability, supporting the agency to meet current and future challenges. Key Responsibilities will be to:

• • Provide technical leadership and guidance to stakeholders and project teams.
  • Align effort to broader strategy and capability roadmaps ensuring that the AFP’s integration environment is fit-for-purpose and complements other systems and capabilities.
  • Oversee integration patterns including APIs, middleware, and event-driven workflows.
  • Lead technical members through demonstrations, mentoring and skills sessions where required.

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.
• Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a like or related field.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Has broad exposure, experience with various integration / Automation tools, including IBM Cloud pack for integration, and Kafka.
• Ability to create and work with Architecture teams to create appropriate integration designs.
• Experience working in Azure, Red hat
• Strong demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Makes recommendations for improvement or selection of tools/techniques for use in such work as integration solutions and upgrades and advises or teaches others about appropriate tools/techniques for the task at hand.
• Using identified organisational development plans, determines what actions are required to continue professional development within the work type.
• Proven history of knowledge sharing, mentoring and upskilling team members

Additional Information

• National travel may be required. 
• Positions can be worked from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane or Perth. Successful applicants will be expected to attend the office as required, with some flexible working from home arrangements considered. 

Selection Criteria

• 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. (maximum 3 pages)
• 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. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, feedback will not be provided to candidates who do not progress to interview. 

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

We’re all individuals and we love that. 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: Andrew Campbell

Contact Officer Phone: 07 51268906 ​

Contact Officer Email: andrew.campbell2@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 28/06/2026

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