Technical Leads and Cloud Engineers (TSF3 & TSF2)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist 2 $153,264 - $171,317 | Technical Specialist 3 $179,919 - $198,686

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15831

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?

The Technology Operations & Chief Information Officer Command is a trusted frontline partner that enables policing through problem solving and technical expertise and excellence. The Command provides corporate application, ICT end to end solutions, advice, cyber security and infrastructure that underpin AFP activities. The Command aims to be a highly collaborative, innovative, reliable and trusted enabler across the AFP.

Within the Command the Enterprise Technology and Architecture branch currently has vacancies for multiple highly skilled technical experts residing in the Cloud and Infrastructure Operations Section. This section provide the delivery and support of cloud capabilities that directly foster collaboration across the organisation, delivering cloud-based solutions for operational and business outcomes. This includes supporting and administering virtualisation technologies across the organisation’s hybrid cloud environment. The section is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the AFP’s sever and application infrastructure.

In these roles you will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of cloud infrastructure and play a pivotal role in supporting the shaping of the future of our environment, aligning technology strategy with business goals, ensuring performance, security, and scalability across our systems.

Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of specialism. They develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP within their area of expertise. A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations. Successful applicants will be required to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the AFP business and the impact of roles and functions undertaken in relation to the organisation’s reputation to effectively manage operations.

What will you do?

Technical Specialist Level 2(TS2) Cloud Engineer

• This position is responsible for designing and developing the architecture and blueprint of software applications optimized for cloud-native operations, with a strong emphasis on usability, supportability, and data security. This position is also responsible for providing advanced technical expertise across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Technical Specialist Level 3 (TS3) Technical Lead – Cloud Application Engineering 

• The Cloud Engineer, Enterprise Systems and Middleware will provide support with the design and management of the cloud applications and platforms including managing migrations and refactoring applications. The role is responsible for in delivering advanced technical skills in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Technical Specialist Level 3 (TS3) Technical Lead – Cloud Platform Engineering 

• This position provides subject matter expertise in the research, development, implementation, and on-going management of the AFP’s Cloud Platforms. You will provide technical support in a hybrid environment across on-premises and cloud deployments including design, administration and troubleshoot of Public cloud platforms to assist with improving the platform adoption using Infrastructure-as-Code.

Important: For more information on these roles, including a breakdown of the different requirements please review the candidate pack.

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. Ensure you include a recent Cloud Project that you have worked on and your role within the project. Please note, 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

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: Chris Culloden

Contact Officer Email: eta_recruitment@afp.gov.au

When making an enquiry via email, please quote the job reference number 15831 in the subject line.

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 14/07/2026

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www.afp.gov.au