Cryptocurrency Investigator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT; QLD; Various
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($95,010.00 - $102,927.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13559
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 AFP 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?
The CCT is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with international and domestic law enforcement agencies, regulators, industry and academia in the cryptocurrency environment. The team provides investigator training and awareness and a wide array of project work involving cryptocurrencies.
- Cryptocurrency Investigator - Band Level 5 ( coach or mentor the Band 4s ), deliver training or presentations for wider AFP around cryptocurrencies

What will you do?
**The key responsibilities of the position include**:

- Supporting AFP operational needs in cryptocurrency related investigations
- Uplifting the AFP’s capabilities to take appropriate action where cryptocurrencies are identified in investigations
- Ensuring AFP is a step ahead of organised crime and can deliver maximum impact to the criminal environment.
- Working with industry and partner agencies both domestically and internationally in order to prevent criminals using new technologies to move the proceeds of crime to other jurisdictions.

**Daily tasks include**:

- Supporting investigations to identify, trace and seize cryptocurrencies that have been used to facilitate or are the proceeds of crime.
- Preparing and writing tracing reports and witness statements for criminal and civil proceedings.
- Developing and delivering cryptocurrency related training for AFP other business areas and external partner agencies
- Assisting Team leader to monitor, coordinate and report on the progress of existing and new projects.

Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen;
- Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one;
- Relevant qualifications or experience and knowledge in an area or expertise;
- Experience using cryptocurrencies and non-custodial wallets;
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in supporting investigations/intelligence gathering (in public or private sector) and/or experience in the cryptocurrency industry; and
- Understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and the relevant stakeholders.

Desirable Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Data Science or Accounting and Finance
Law enforcement investigative experience
Relevant qualifications or extensive experience and knowledge in project management.
Experience in using Python or SQL for data analysis
Additional Information
This role is an AFP Band 5
This role is either based in ACT, or can be located in one of our other national locations
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
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.
Employment Suitability
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