Cyber Security & Risk Branch Team Members (Band 6 & 7)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 6 ($111,861.00 - $123,420.00); Band 07 ($123,420.00 - $132,185.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 16152

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’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• 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 14 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 arrangements that support 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 Cyber Security & Risk branch, part of The Technology Operations Command (TOC) is a key enabling Command that provides technological solutions to combat crime and support operational members through innovative solutions that impact upon the criminal environment. The products and services delivered are user focused, secure, and fit for purpose, while supported by a highly skilled, agile, and resilient workforce. 

TOC Purpose
Co-design and empower the frontline through agile, secure and reliable digital capabilities to continually maximise the AFP’s impact on the criminal environment.

TOC Vision
A trusted partner, the TOC will drive adaptive technology solutions and capabilities to ensure the delivery of innovative, secure and sustainable systems.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for Senior Team Member and Team Member roles within the Cyber Security Assurance Section. These positions can be worked from any capital city in Australia, though Canberra is preferred.

Vacancies include:

1. Band 6 Team Member
2. Band 7 Senior Team Member (2IC) 
3. Band 7 Technical Senior Team Member

The Cyber Security Assurance section within the Cyber Security & Risk Branch delivers specialist cyber security design, architecture, advisory, assurance and risk assessment services, including Essential Eight uplift and compliance activities, to support AFP business areas. 

The advertised roles provide an opportunity to specialise in the Risk & Certification stream, supporting secure capability delivery through effective assurance, certification and risk management practices. 

What will you do?

Band 6 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber security risk assessments for new and existing systems, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats.
• Prepare assessments and decision papers to support risk-based outcomes.
• Support security certification and accreditation activities against frameworks including ISM, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and NIST.
• Identify, investigate and resolve issues affecting systems and services.
• Build productive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and external organisations.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Maintain current knowledge of cyber security, technology processes and industry practic