Regional Deputy COMSO - DCNS
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - VIC; NSW; QLD; WA
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00) AFP employees will receive a 4% increase to their base salary effective from 9 December 2025
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15425
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 recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
- Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year
- 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
- Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
As a Team Member in the AFP, you will 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.
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:
- Are self-directed and have the flexibility and resilience to thrive in a dynamic, high tempo working environment.
- Operate independently with a high level of knowledge of intelligence practices and management of classified material.
- Resolve problems using expertise and complying with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks for information management requirements.
What will you do?
As Regional Deputy COMSO will provide a key role in the protection of classified information and assets. You will also use your contemporary intelligence and analysis skills to contribute to AFP investigations and operational activity.
Duties include:
- Undertaking the role of Deputy Communications Intelligence Security Officer (DCOMSO).
- Providing briefings, refresher briefings and de-briefings on behalf of external agencies.
- Proactively plan, collect, collate and analyse information to produce and disseminate actionable intelligence.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the intelligence environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
- Develop and maintain site specific COMSO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support AFP COMSO in conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Prepare and provide information and intelligence briefings to AFP business areas and AFP executive.
- Investigate security incidents referred to the COMSO Team as the Security Incident Report Officer (SIRO).
- Working closely with investigations and intelligence teams, provide advice on security implications to support AFP and partner agency operational activity.
- Liaise with relevant AFP business areas and external agencies on matters relevant to security.
- Provide travel briefings.
- Manage tenant agency requirements, including liaising with relevant external agencies.
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- This role requires a current TS PV/PA, or ability to obtain one
- Contemporary experience in managing classified information
- Contemporary knowledge and experience in the national security intelligence environment
- Successful completion of mandatory psychological and integrity gateways
- Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings, weekends and public holidays) and undertake on-call duties
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in physical (building) security management
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline
- Experience in stakeholder liaison in intelligence environment
- Good understanding and demonstrated application of the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
Additional Information
- Please note that this position is on an Operations Working Pattern and attracts a 22% composite.
- Role is unable to be undertaken remotely. Successful applicant must reside in geographical location or be willing to relocate at own expense for role and work from office in that location.
Selection Criteria
- Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
- Communicating and working effectively with other people
- Applying technical knowledge, expertise 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
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: vrn15425@afp.gov.au
Contact Officer Phone: N/A
Contact Officer Email: vrn15425@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 18/11/2025
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