Project Officer - Cyber Program Management

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY -Band 04 ($84,458.00 - $99,285.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14468

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 + 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 11weeks 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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the Band 4 Project Officer roles in AFP’s Cyber Command.

Cybercrime has been identified as one of the AFP and Australian Government’s priority areas for action as volume, sophistication and impact of cybercrime is on the increase and poses a serious threat to Australians, Australian communities and governments.

AFP Cyber Command has a primary responsibility for the investigation of cybercrimes against the Commonwealth Government, critical infrastructure and systems of national significance, or those that impact on the whole of Australian economy. We focus on several cybercrime types, including ransomware, remote access trojans, and data breaches of high-volume or national significance.

The mission of Cyber Command is to make Australia a hostile environment for cybercrime through five key areas of focus :

As a Team Member in the AFP, 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.

What will you do?

The Cyber Program Management Office (Cyber PMO) is responsible for the design, monitoring, management and delivery of programs, projects and initiatives that uplift the capacity of the AFP, and Australian law enforcement more broadly, to combat the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime.

The programs we manage include programs under the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy and Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2020. Cyber PMO also manages various projects that enable AFP to combat cybercrime and stay ahead of serious criminal threats and protect Australia and Australians.

As a Project Officer, you will :

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

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

Additional Information

Selection Criteria

Band 4

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time :

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 :

Recruitment Process

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 : Leyla Lemesh,

Contact Officer Phone : 02 5126 7717,

Contact Officer Email : [email protected]

Applications Close : 11 : 59pm (AEST) 03 / 07 / 2025

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