Electronic Surveillance Analyst

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; VIC
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15143
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies 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 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 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?
Within the newly created Electronic Surveillance Analysis (ESA) section are multiple Electronic Surveillance Analyst Teams (ESAT’s) responsible for delivering electronic surveillance products in support of AFP operations. ESAT functions as a data insights team that continually develops analytical capabilities related to collections from Covert Technical Operations (CTO). ESAT contributes a critical role in understanding electronic surveillance collections, identifying operational threats and opportunities, to provide actionable insights for investigations and to identify further avenues of investigation. Technical domains of interest may include but are not limited to; geospatial analysis, telecommunications, cyber, computer networking, programming and/or data analysis. Members working within ESAT work with a variety of law enforcement information acquired under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth) (TIA Act), the Surveillance Devices Act 2004 (Cth) (SD Act) and related legislation with electronic surveillance powers.
Electronic Surveillance Analysts (ESAs) are responsible for maintaining a high level of skills and expertise to support AFP investigations through the delivery of vital intelligence products. ESAs work autonomously with mínimal direction to deliver quality support to investigative areas that addresses specific operational requirements. To enable this, ESAs are required to stay abreast of the ever-evolving advancements of technologies and technical tradecraft, as well as changes to legislation that enables the work they do. ESAs are proficient in conducting behavioural and pattern analysis of information derived from various sources, including lawfully intercepted, lawfully obtained information, commercially available and open-source data. ESAs also assist in the technical development of the team through knowledge sharing, coaching and mentoring others. Furthermore, ESAs assist the TL and senior members to drive various projects and innovation across the team.
This position attracts the core composite of 22% for working in accordance with the operations working pattern. ESAT members may work varying hours or staggered work times when directed for operational requirements under the operations working pattern, which may include unsociable hours, weekends and/or public holidays. Where there are no Operational demand, ESAT will adhere to core business hours of 0800hrs - 1600hrs, Monday to Friday.
What will you do?
Provide close operational support in electronic surveillance analysis as directed by the Team Leader, the Senior Electronic Surveillance Analysts and operations teams, in line with AFP priorities. This may include quality assurance of all ESAT services and products to ensure their relevance and currency.
Demonstrate extensive technical knowledge, applied tradecraft and professional decision making in relevant domains to deliver problem focused solutions in response to operational priorities.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, judgment to create and deliver reports, formal and informal briefs to stakeholders.
Develop and demonstrate an understanding ESAT’s scope within CTO and how it contributes to the wider AFP.
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