Cybercrime Coordination, Strategy

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 3 - $67,208.00 - $78,467.00

Band 4 - $78,467.00 - $92,243.00

Band 5 - $92,243.00 - $99,929.00

Band 6 - $99,929.00 - $110,255.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 10615

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 to 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 development to support ambitions

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We aim to recognise the value of attracting and retaining employees with different backgrounds, experience, knowledge and abilities. The AFP is committed to developing a workforce that reflects all elements of the communities we serve, and we maintain a number of diversity and support networks:
AFP Ability Advisory (AAA) Network
Confidant Network
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) Network
Mallunggang Indigenous Officer Network (MION)
National Women's Advisory Network (NWAN)

The AFP’s First Nations Unit is staffed by First Nations employees who utilise their unique knowledge and life experience to inform both culturally competent decision making at the AFP.

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for various roles within the AFP's Cybercrime Coordination and Strategy Team and the Cybercrime Capability Uplift Team.

Cybercrime has been designated one of the AFP and Australian Government’s priority crime threats. Within the AFP’s Cyber Command, Cybercrime Operations plays a key role in national efforts against cybercrime with a focus on:
High end Commonwealth cybercrime investigations;
National coordination of the law enforcement response to cyber threats;
Offshore disruption;
Prevention and support; and
Cyber capability uplift.

AFP Cybercrime Operations has primary responsibility for the investigation of cybercrimes against the Commonwealth Government, critical infrastructure and systems of national significance or those that impact on the whole of Australian economy.

The Cybercrime Coordination and Strategy Team is responsible for the coordination and response to all non-operational requests from key internal and external stakeholders. This includes enquiries on the AFP’s contributions to Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 and the implementation of the Countering Cybercrime New Policy Initiative (NPI). There have been various changes to the operating environment relating to cybercrime, including significant legislative reform, significant allocation of resources and the development of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime. The role will deliver on, inform and support a range of activities critical to Cybercrime Operations.

As a team member in the AFP 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 positions outlined below.

AFP Cyber Command is enhancing enterprise capabilities and the Command’s capacity to counter cybercrime following the Government’s investment through Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020.

The role of the Cybercrime Capability Uplift Team is to provide oversight and management of the delivery of AFP Cyber Command uplift initiatives under the new funding, and Command capability projects. Delivery will be achieved through establishing, leading and coordinating a program of work under the AFP governance framework, delivering project outcomes through a small team, direct management of external contracts, and design and construction of contracts.

What will you do?

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