Specialist Capability Systems Team Leader

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; VIC

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($132,185.00 - $143,883.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15724

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’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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Leader within the Specialist Capability Systems Section, Technology Strategy & Data Branch, Technology Operations & Chief Information Officer (TO&CIO) Command. This role is based within the AFP national headquarters in Canberra ACT, however a merit pool will be established to fill anticipated vacancies in all other advertised locations.

The TO&CIO command is a key enabling AFP Command that provides technological solutions to combat crime and support operational members through innovative solutions that impact upon the criminal environment. The Command provides end to end solutions, advice, cyber security and infrastructure that underpins AFP activities. The Team Leader will lead a multi-disciplined team supporting and managing operational infrastructure and systems. The team will consist of Business Analysts, Developers, System Administrators and Test Analysts who are responsible for supporting, monitoring, maintaining and enhancing legacy and recently implemented hardware, platforms, applications, and solutions across multiple security domains. This team will support critical ICT solutions underpinning AFP operational capabilities in collecting intelligence and evidence for AFP investigations, both domestically and internationally and to identify leads for future investigations. Our ideal candidate will be a proactive relationship-builder who can operate with both business and technical stakeholders, is solution focused, committed and is motivated to lead a high performing team.

The Team Leader plays a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and values of individuals within the team. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agenda’s corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below. 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.

What will you do?

The Team Leader will:

• Accountable for managing and leading a multi-disciplinary technical team in the sustainment and enhancement of hardware, platforms, applications and solutions supporting key AFP operational capabilities.
• Oversee and lead a dynamic team, including managing resources and workload.
• Recruit, build, oversee and lead a dynamic team, including managing resources and workload.
• Develop multi-disciplinary team members, including provide mentoring, guidance and support for training requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with project team members, other teams, stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Cultivate an environment of high performance, responsiveness and client service.
• Provide expert and timely advice to AFP executive and other stakeholders.
• Ensure architecture, cyber, incident, problem and change management processes and procedures are adhered to.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making and conflict resolution within the team and stakeholders external to the team.
• Develop and maintain relevant metrics to monitor, control, manage and report progress.
• Manage contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensure outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP.
• Contribute to and implement improved ICT practices and procedures.

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.
• Have contemporary knowledge and experience in a technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in digital technologies development and/or sustainment.
• A strong understanding and experience of technical development methodologies and frameworks such as Agile, Scrum and DevSecOps.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation and conflict management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in systems development and leadership.
• Experience in both infrastructure and application solutions development and sustainment.
• Experience in operational and sensitive systems.

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.
• 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

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: Lisa Watman

Contact Officer Phone: N/A ​

Contact Officer Email: lisa.watman@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 26/03/2026

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