Information Security Officer

Job Details

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 03 ($72,339.00 - $84,458.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14153

 

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 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 8 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 Chief Information Officer (CIO) Command is a trusted frontline partner that enables policing through problem solving and technical expertise and excellence. The CIO Command provides corporate application, ICT end to end solutions, advice, cyber security and infrastructure that underpin AFP activities. The CIO Command aims to be a highly collaborative, innovative, reliable and trusted enabler for all Commands across the AFP. The products and services delivered are user focused, secure and fit for purpose, while supported by a highly skilled, agile and resilient workforce.

As a team member within the Cyber Security and Risk branch, you will 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?

 

• Produce cyber security artefacts for approval
• Recognise problems by identifying abnormalities and reporting potential security issues and breaches
• Maintain quality service by following organisational standards
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications and undertaking self-paced learning
• Contribute to team outcomes by accomplishing set tasks and working collaboratively with other team members
• Cyber Security administration tasks
• Promoting a positive security culture where 'Cyber Security is everyone's responsibility' 

Essential Requirements

 

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application
• A Negative Vetting 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and work-related priorities
• Cyber Security experience
• Demonstrated commitment to skills-development using cyber security training platforms (such as Hack the Box, Try Hack Me)
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Requirements

 

• Candidates who have completed the Genius Armory Program

Additional Information

 

• This role is located in Canberra, ACT and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra

Selection Criteria

 

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise 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 Response to Question (maximum one page) - Please answer the following question as your applicant response:
  • You have been asked to create a report on a short deadline about a cyber security methodology you are not familiar with. What steps would you take to complete your report on time and to a high standard?
• Request Referee Report to be completed by Supervisor (see below steps)
  • Email a copy of the Applicant Referee Report template along with a copy of the role description to your current or most recent former Supervisor to complete. Please copy in (cc) the SAC Chair, Jodee Finnigan (Jodee.Finnigan@afp.gov.au) as evidence of this being requested before the application closing date.
  • Please request your referee to complete the report at their earliest convenience and send via email directly to the SAC Chair, Jodee Finnigan at Jodee.Finnigan@afp.gov.au to progress your application.

 

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.
• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made. 
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.  
   

Recruitment Process

 

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, will be invited to complete a skills test within 24 hours of notification. Included in your submission, must be referee report completed by a current or recent supervisor.

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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

 

Contact Officer:  Jodee Finigan,

Contact Officer Phone:  (02) 5126 6199, ​

Contact Officer Email:  Jodee.Finnigan@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 16/02/2025

 

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