Assistant Cryptocurrency Investigator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT, Various
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($80,821.00 - $95,010.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13521
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?
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.
We're interested in hearing from people who
Have the ability to ask the right questions and find the right solutions, to act with integrity and place the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Can bring your passion for service excellence and, whilst being comfortable working independently, you will also be able to refer our customers to other specialist team members in order to better serve their needs.
Can demonstrate an ability to work in a busy, commercial, and driven retail environment whilst seeing the big picture for customers and providing them with holistic solutions.
Most importantly you'll need to have a genuine passion for the customer and for doing the right thing to ensure we're putting our customer's needs first.
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.
What will you do?
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.
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 financial investigation, data analysis; and
- Knowledge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
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
There are two positions being advertised in multiple locations however, at least one position is located in ACT, while there is an option for the potential of a successful applicant to be based in one of our national office locations.
The role is an AFP Band 4 level role
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 curre