Criminal Intelligence Analyst

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Broadband 6-7 (Intelligence) ($107, $127, AFP employees will receive a 4% increase to their base salary effective from 9 December 2025

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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.

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

Intelligence is integral to AFP criminal investigations in Australia and abroad. AFP Intelligence provides a consolidated picture of transnational serious organised crime and national security threats, contributes to identifying priorities, and informs decision making.

Criminal Intelligence Analysts are senior intelligence practitioners who work within intelligence teams in close partnership with investigators to achieve tangible outcomes against Australian and international criminal threats.  

Criminal Intelligence Analysts lead the complex analysis of collected and collated information to produce and disseminate intelligence which influences organisational decision-making at all levels.  

Criminal Intelligence Analysts communicate effectively and with influence with a range of stakeholders to achieve intelligence and operational outcomes. The appointee will be provided professional development opportunities and in turn be expected to guide and mentor junior members.  

Criminal Intelligence Analysts contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and AFP Governance Instruments.  

As a Criminal Intelligence Analyst you will:  

• Identify, interpret, and evaluate information to conduct assessments that deliver on a specified user requirement. 
• Use critical thinking skills to analyse information.
• Confidently articulate complex matters clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.  
• Build and sustain relationships internally and externally, proactively identify opportunities of mutual benefit, and anticipate and be responsive to internal and external client needs. 
• Coach and/or mentor developing AFP intelligence practitioners. 
• Maintain your knowledge and understanding of the intelligence environment, and relevant Commonwealth legislation. 
• Demonstrate self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.  
• Apply your proven record of ethical behaviour and demonstrated commitment to AFP Values in the workplace. 

• A willingness to obtain a minimum Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance and for some roles, Top Secret Privileged Access (TS-PA).  
• Applicants must be Australian citizens at the time of application. 
• Formal tertiary or vocational qualification in intelligence, criminology, criminal justice or analytical/research fields. 

Additionally, applicants must demonstrate:

• A proven ability to apply an in-depth understanding of intelligence analysis to produce high-level intelligence products and services for applicable stakeholders 
• A proven ability to communicate effectively and with influence, both written and orally. 
• Advanced research and analytical skills, including the application of Structured Analytical Techniques.  
• A demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.  

• At least five years of intelligence experience in a government or commercial environment.  
• Law enforcement or national security intelligence experience will be highly regarded. 

• This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra. 
• Positions may be filled at the Band 6 to 7 level, within the Intelligence Broadband 6-7, depending upon the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 
• This role attracts a composite allowance in recognition of expanded working hours, normal patterns of attendance and shift patterns (such as afternoon shifts, weekends and Designated Public Holidays) that are required under the Operations working pattern. In accordance with the AFP Enterprise Agreement, an employee who is required to work in accordance with the 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.

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge and skills

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.

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.  

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.

If successful at shortlisting, applicants will be asked to complete

• a written work sample, and
• attend an interview.

Feedback 

Due to the volume of applications for this role, individual feedback will not be provided to candidates unsuccessful at shortlisting. 

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.

Contact Officer:  Jeremy,

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Contact Officer Email:  AFP-Intelligence-

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 12/11/2025

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