Protection Operations Analyst

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06, $102,927.00 - $121,628.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11854

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
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 Protection Operations Analyst within Specialist Protective Command (SPC).

Protection Operations Analyst plan, collect and analyse information to produce high-level operational and strategic protective assessments which influence organisational decision-making at all levels on Commonwealth protected interests.

As a Team Member you also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

**As a Protection Operations Analyst you will**:
Use your protective security knowledge to produce high-level operations and strategic protective security assessments;
Proactively plan, collect, collate and analyse information to influence SPC decision makers, including informing the allocation of Protection Operations resources;
Provide input and advice to drive broader AFP intelligence collection requirements to support corporate objectives;
Provide high-level written and verbal protective security advice and briefing to a range of stakeholders;
Provide guidance to team member in a mentor capacity; and
Maintain currency in protective security concepts and methods through ongoing professional development and learning.
Essential Requirements

To be eligible you must be an Australian Citizen;
A Top Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one;
Experience in protective security methodology, including a strong comprehension of threat and risk concepts to deliver timely, robust and considered protective security assessments;
Ability to assess security risk information in a fast paced, complex and dynamic environment;
A proven ability to communicate effectively and with influence, both written and verbal;
A proven ability to manage and critically assess large volume of data;
Advanced research and analytical skills;
Resilience and the ability to adapt to change; and
A demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.

In this role you will be required to demonstrate flexibility and to work the hours and patterns of attendance as directed by your Supervisor on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis (including designated public holidays).

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in security or intelligence - related field or research discipline.
Selection Criteria

Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Application

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 sel