Integration Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08 ($127,101.00 - $138,349.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15398
This advertisement is to 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?
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the AFP in an Integration Specialist role within the Technology, Strategy and Data branch. A key focus of this role will be modernising our integration approach to enhance our data capabilities.
You will be part of a growing team focused on delivering business value and driving continuous improvement through innovative integration solutions using the IBM Cloud Pack for Integration.
In this position you will 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 everyone.
What will you do?
Driving an Automation first approach, developing and documenting best practices and strategies for platform.
Troubleshoot incidents, identify root cause, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
Collaborating across multiple teams within CIO and the business to evaluate and identify optimal integration solutions.
Maintain and monitor Logs and portals ensuring integration is running as expected.
Interacting with internal and external stakeholders to determine the best solution for the proposed requirements.
Essential Requirements
Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a like or related field.
Tertiary qualifications in relevant field and/or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
Working with Vulnerable People accreditation or the ability to obtain one.
Desirable Requirements
Experience in IBM Cloud pack for integration - ACE, APIG
Familiarity with APIs, automation tools, and understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of Azure, Red hat
Biztalk knowledge
Additional Information
This position is based in Canberra; however remote and hybrid work arrangements from Australian capital cities may be considered.
Selection Criteria
Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Technical knowledge and skills
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
Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
Recruitment Process
Interviews undertaken by applicants in the recruitment process are to completed in alignmen