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

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

TOC VisionA 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:

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 practices through ongoing professional development.

Band 7 2IC Key Responsibilities:

• Develop team capability through mentoring, guidance and trusted advice.
• Assist the Team Leader in managing team priorities, workflows, strategies and business outcomes.
• Provide people management and operational support to staff, contractors and supervisors.
• Lead projects supporting cyber security assurance priorities, ensuring delivery aligns with team objectives.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead complex cyber security risk assessments and prepare decision papers for systems and technologies.
• Support security certification and accreditation activities against frameworks including ISM, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and NIST.
• Maintain the enterprise cyber risk register, monitor remediation activities and communicate risks and impacts to executive stakeholders.
• Support effective communication with business and technology stakeholders to inform decision-making.
• Ensure system and service issues are identified, investigated, communicated and resolved appropriately.
• Contribute to team outcomes aligned with AFP strategic and operational priorities.
• Maintain contemporary technical and cyber security knowledge through ongoing professional development.

Band 7 Technical Senior Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain productive relationships with AFP stakeholders and external partners.
• Lead complex cyber security risk assessments and prepare recommendations and decision papers.
• Support security certification and accreditation activities against recognised frameworks including ISM, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and NIST.
• Maintain cyber risk registers and monitor remediation activities.
• Translate technical security risks into business impacts for stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder engagement and timely communication to enable informed decisions.
• Ensure issues impacting systems and services are appropriately managed and resolved.
• Contribute to delivery of team objectives and AFP strategic priorities.
• Maintain contemporary technical and cyber security expertise through professional development.

Further information on the roles can be found in the Candidate Pack.

Essential Requirements

Both Bands

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Band 6

• Minimum 18 months demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Risk & Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate between business and technical people.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation and conflict management skills.

Band 7 (2IC)

• Minimum 18 months demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Risk & Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate between business and technical people.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation and conflict management skills.
• People management and or Team leader experience at a minimum of 2 years

Band 7 Technical Senior Team Member

• Minimum five years demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Risk and Certification, or an equivalent related field.
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate between business and technical people.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation and conflict management skills.

Desirable Requirements

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

• Tertiary qualifications in an information technology discipline (such as cyber security, computer science, networks, information systems or engineering), or equivalent industry experience.
• A strong understanding of digital technologies and appreciation of technical methodologies.
• Industry-recognised cyber security certifications such as the CISSP, CISA, CISM or OSCP and cloud-technology certifications.

Additional Information

• When applying you will be asked to nominate which band level/s and role/s you wish to be considered for. Note you will only be assessed against the band level/s and role/s you select.
• Please note the salary ranges for these roles, and the roles are at an AFP Band 6 and AFP Band 7 level
• These positions can be worked from any capital city in Australia, though Canberra is preferred.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge 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 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. If you wish to be considered for both band levels your pitch should address the work level standards of the highest band.

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 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

We're all individuals and we love that. 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: Jodee

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 6199

Contact Officer Email: csr-recruitment@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 25/08/2026

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