Senior Applications Administrator (Technical Specialist - Bands 1 & 2)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist Level 1 ($127,565.00 - $145,389.00) | Technical Specialist Level 2 ($147,369.00 - $164,728.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14980

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies 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 Data Enrichment and Enterprise Prototyping (DEEP) section, part of the Chief Information Officer Command, is responsible for providing enterprise data enrichment services to support the broader AFP. In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, the DEEP section provides tools to manage, triage and transform large volumes of data to support the efficient and timely analysis and review of material to meet AFP operational needs. In addition to providing enterprise data enrichment services, the DEEP team is also responsible for trialling and prototyping new capabilities in order to position the AFP to take advantage of new advances in technology.

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual who can work effectively under limited direction to design, build, upgrade and sustain applications to support data enrichment services at an enterprise scale.

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.

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.

What will you do?

• Applications Administration: Lead the design, implementation, support and administration of data enrichment applications, particularly containerised applications running on Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Deployment: Deploy containerised applications either through manifests or CI/CD toolsets. 
• User Management: Manage user accounts, permissions, and access to applications. 
• Security Management: Design, implement and manage security protocols to protect applications. 
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimise resource allocation. 
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues reported by users. 
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to usage, troubleshooting, and best practices, SOPs, Wikis, etc. 
• End-User Support: Provide support and guidance to users.
• Collaboration: Work with internal and external and stakeholders to ensure applications meet business and organisational 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.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Applications Administrator or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience administering containerisation platforms and containerised applications (ideally using Kubernetes, Docker and OpenShift).
• Experience working in Agile Teams using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience with LINUX (ideally RHEL8).
• Experience with scripting languages (ideally Python).
• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation, manuals and policies.
• Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders and attend client meetings and technical forums.
• Demonstrated experience using container management tools (ideally Harbour Container Registry) and container management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience using automation processes and tooling (ideally Ansible).
• Demonstrated experience in application security design and security management best practices.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Experience supporting Data Science/AI applications would be an advantage.
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or related field (IT, Software Engineering, Mathematics, etc) would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• When applying you will be asked to nominate your preferred band level, however final determination of the band level you are found suitable for is at the discretion of the panel.
• This position has been advertised in all Australian capital cities. Although the position is generally based in Canberra/Sydney, opportunities to work remotely, or from another AFP office in Australia will be considered. A successful applicant located outside the Canberra/Sydney area will be required to travel up to 4 times per year to attend team events.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and Experience
• Judgement and Risk
• Independence and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Professional Leadership
• Research and Innovation
• Project Management
• Additional stakeholder emphasis

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. If you wish to be considered for both band levels your pitch should address the work level standards of the highest band.

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: Jeff Fisher,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 7347, ​

Contact Officer Email: Jeff.Fisher@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 09/09/2025

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www.afp.gov.au