Digital Forensic Examiners

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT, VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD

AFP BAND & SALARY - AFP Broadband 3-6 (Forensics), $69,224.00 - $113,563.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12593

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool 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 mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Digital Forensics Examiner within the AFP Digital Forensics team. Digital Forensics is part of the broader AFP Forensics portfolio and is a branch of forensic science that focuses on identifying, acquiring, processing, analysing, and reporting on data that is stored and/or transmitted electronically. The AFP recruits Digital Forensics examiners at either the Band 3, 4 or 6 levels within the Forensics Broadband.

The AFP has Digital Forensic teams located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney.

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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

provide technical support to investigators
attend search warrants and crime scenes
plan and conduct examinations or analysis
search for evidence of criminal activity
present findings and testify evidence in court
contribute to research and capability development projects
provide accurate and professional technical advice to domestic and international agency partners
ensure outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP
provide advice and guidance to the AFP on emerging trends and threat environments.

Please be aware, during the course of Digital Forensic Examiner duties, exposure to offensive and explicit material is likely.

Essential Requirements (all band levels)
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Professional and personal inquisitiveness and curiosity.
A willingness to learn.
Good communication and resilience skills.
Desirable Requirements

Band 3

Formal education or experience relevant to Digital Forensics or another technical related field.
Technical aptitude in Information Communications Technology.

Band 4

3+ years of professional experience in Digital Forensics or 4+ years of professional experience in an equivalent field (e.g. Cybersecurity, ICT, programming etc.).
A Bachelor's degree in a related field is desirable (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology).
Digital Forensic certifications such as ISFCE CCE; IACIS CFCE, GCFA, GASF, GIME etc.
Experience using Digital Forensics tools such as X-Ways Forensics, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite UFED, MSAB XRY etc.
Experience with computer programing in either Python, Java or C#.
A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Band 6

5+ years of professional experience in Digital Forensics.
Experience in providing courtroom testimony as an Expert Witness.
Digital Forensic certifications such as GNFA or similar.
Demonstrated technical leadership.
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 2017- 2020, an employee who is required to

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