Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO) Team Member - Intelligence
Perth, WA, AU
Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - WA
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($103,256.00 - $111,861.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15668
This advertisement is to fill one current vacancy 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 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?
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.
AFP Intelligence Operations is seeking individuals who are self-directed and have the flexibility and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and at times high tempo working environment. If you are passionate about intelligence analysis and want to make a real difference to Australia’s national security and criminal environment, we want your application! This role is based at Western Command, located in our Perth Headquarters. Successful applicants will be required to relocate to Perth.
Intelligence Operations is integral to AFP National Security investigations in Australia and abroad. Intelligence Officers work within intelligence teams in partnership with investigators to achieve tangible outcomes against Australian and international criminal and National Security threats.
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 a Band 5 Intelligence Officer and Regional COMSO you will apply your experience and skills to:
- Proactively plan, collect, collate and analyse information to produce and disseminate intelligence.
- Prepare and provide information and intelligence briefings to AFP business areas and AFP executive.
- Identify and interpret information and data/information obtained in an ethical manner, which is then used to inform assessments and reach conclusions to meet a specified user requirement.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the intelligence environment and relevant Commonwealth legislation.
- Providing briefings, refresher briefings and de-briefings on behalf of external agencies.
- 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).
- Investigate security incidents referred to the COMSO Team as the Security Incident Report Officer (SIRO).
- 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 an intelligence role, or a sound understanding of the role of intelligence in law enforcement
- 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
- 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, 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.
- Role is unable to be undertaken remotely. The successful applicant must reside in the geographical location.
- This role is an AFP Band 5 level.
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
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: Amanda Peisley,
Contact Officer Phone: +61251265108,
Contact Officer Email: amanda.peisley@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 26/03/2026
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