Intelligence Officer

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($84,458.00 - $99,285.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14014

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 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?

AFP Intelligence Operations is seeking people who are passionate about intelligence and want to make a real difference to Australia’s national security and criminal environment. Applications are sought from suitable applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Intelligence Officer (Band 4) within AFP Intelligence Operations.

AFP Intelligence Operations provides specialist intelligence capability for the AFP across a range of criminal and national security threats including, but not limited to:

• serious and organised crime; 
• human trafficking and people smuggling; 
• money laundering and financial crime; 
• terrorism; 
• cybercrime; 
• crimes against the Commonwealth;
• fraud and corruption;
• espionage and foreign interference

AFP Intelligence Operations delivers outcome-focused, high quality intelligence insights to inform decision making, maximise operational outcomes and enhance our understanding of the criminal threat environment. AFP Intelligence Operations is one of many functions that contribute to the domestic and international objectives of the Australian Federal Police.

What will you do?

Intelligence Officers engage in collection, collation and analysis of information to produce timely, accurate and actionable intelligence that influences decision-making at all levels. As an Intelligence Officer (Band 4) in AFP Intelligence Operations you will:

• Work as part of a team providing intelligence for complex investigations, to address national intelligence priorities and to meet AFP strategic objectives.
• Identify and interpret data and information that is then used to inform intelligence assessments. 
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the criminal environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation. 
• Use critical thinking and analytical ability to assess threats to Australia, Australians and Australia’s inerests.
• Work collaboratively in close partnership with our internal and external partners to achieve tangible outcomes against Australian and international criminal threats.
• Contribute to the picture of transnational serious organised crime and national security threats, identifying priorities, and achieving intelligence and operational outcomes.
• Apply contemporary analytical tools and techniques to produce and disseminate tactical, operational and strategic intelligence.
• Provide written and oral intelligence briefs that inform AFP strategies, decision makers and operations.

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. 

Essential Requirements

AFP Intelligence Operations is seeking individuals who are self-directed and have the flexibility and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and high tempo working environment. Intelligence Officers apply their knowledge, experience and skills to collect, collate and analyse information and produce intelligence.

Suitable applicants will have the following:

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 2 (Top Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Must obtain an AFP Employment Suitability clearance.
• Contemporary experience in an intelligence, policing, criminology, criminal justice, or analytical, research role and a sound understanding of the role of intelligence in policing or law enforcement.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Ability to assess, evaluate and analyse information to develop arguments using logic and evidence. 
• Ability to produce succinct and accurate intelligence products with high attention to detail. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Ability to engage, cooperate and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders. 
• Resilience and the ability to adjust to constructive feedback.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing deadlines.
• Self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
• Ability to manage information and undertake research. 

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.
• 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 2024-2027, 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.
• Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through the application process may be invited to undertake an individual assessment to further demonstrate your suitability to meet the work level standards. The individual assessment will include a structured interview and written assessment task to demonstrate your skills and abilities using behavioural based scenario questions.

Selection Criteria

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

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.

Application

As part of the selection process, you will be required to demonstrate your suitability to meet our work level standards, so be prepared to answer questions about your critical thinking, writing, analytical skills and ability to work under timed constraints.

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume / CV
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages) outlining 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. Ensure your pitch demonstrates your contemporary experience in an intelligence, policing, criminology, criminal justice, or analytical, research role and a sound understanding of the role of intelligence in policing or law enforcement AND how you meet the selection criteria above.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

NOTE: Due to the anticipated high number of applications, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants that are not successful at the Application stage.

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. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for you 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 - James L,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 3348, ​

Contact Officer Email: VRN14014@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 09/02/2025

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