Facial Image Examiner

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 6 ($107,559 - $118,673) within the Forensics Broadband 3-6. This role also receives a 22% composite allowance*

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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

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?

The AFP are world leaders in forensic science and technical intelligence. Forensics is an essential enabler of frontline policing in both the physical and virtual criminal environments. The AFP Forensics area provide a foundation of innovation and collaborative problem solving, examining complex evidence, information and situations. By doing this, AFP Forensics provides solutions that keep pace with the criminal and national security environment.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Member (Band 6) within the AFP Forensic, Facial Identification Team (FIT). As a Team Member of the FIT, you will contribute to the achievement of business, investigation and intelligence outcomes through the provision of specialist forensic (facial) examinations, analysis and specialist technical skills.

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 position as outlined below.

What will you do?

Providing timely and accurate support to operations, ensuring outputs align with the strategic direction of the AFP

Maintaining currency in Facial Identification through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process

Perform one to many searches and one to one comparisons of uncontrolled and controlled imagery

Conduct training or presentations on Facial Image Comparison and team capabilities

Liaise and collaborate with other government and law enforcement agencies for biometric searching, projects and capability development

Maintain and ensure legislative compliance of the facial recognition system

Providing accurate, timely and impartial Forensic evidence to the courts

Contributing to research and capability development projects

Providing accurate and professional technical advice to domestic and international agency partners

Advising on the use of biometric applications, image capture conditions, formats and considerations to produce best possible operational outcomes

Contribute to team administrative tasks and the continued development of the FIT documentation and materials

Performing other duties as required

Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application

A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one

Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a like or related field

Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in Forensic Science or a related field

Candidates will be required to complete a Psychological and/or Medical assessment to be able to progress through this process

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

Tertiary qualification in Forensic Identification (Biometrics)

Performed the role of a court reporting Facial Image Examiner

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to work flexibly on rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.**This role attracts a composite allowance in recognition of expanded working hours, normal patterns of attendance and shift patterns (such as night shifts, weekends and Designated Public Holidays) that are required under the Rostered Operations working pattern. In accordance with the AFP Enterprise Agreement, an employee who is required to work in accordance with the Rostered Operations working pattern will receive a Core Composite of 22% in addition to their base salary, which will count as salary for superannuation. The Commissioner has the authority to remove a composite from a role**

Selection Criteria

Achieve results

Communicates with influence

Contributes to strategic thinking

Cultivates productive working relationships

Shows personal drive and integrity

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.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.

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

Applicants will need to undertake a 15 minute work exercise, a sample of 10 images may be used to check the candidates' abilities in facial comparison.

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Sean Carling,

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Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 23/10/2025

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