Job Description
About the role
As an Investigator, you will plan, contribute to and implement the ACIC’s intelligence operations to generate both unique insights into transnational serious and organised crime (TSOC) and opportunities for enforcement agencies to disrupt these networks. Investigators employ intelligence collection tradecraft, investigative methodologies and project management skills whilst leveraging ACIC capabilities including coercive powers, human intelligence, physical and technical surveillance, bulk data and advanced analytics. They do this within multi-disciplinary teams to understand and shape the environment to ensure operational intelligence strategies deliver on ACIC objectives.
Key responsibilities
Participate in intelligence operations and investigations that seek to generate unique insights into TSOC threats, particularly through the targeted deployment of ACIC coercive powers and the identification, recruitment and management of human sources
Contribute to complex intelligence projects relating to nationally significant crime, including providing input into intelligence strategies and thematic strategies
Collaborate with stakeholders, including state and federal police and international law enforcement partners, to ensure optimal outcomes for ACIC intelligence operations
Extract relevant information from intelligence operations and investigations to produce unique and impactful information and intelligence reports
Undertake human source intelligence collection within the context of relevant legislative, policy and legal frameworks, including cultivation, recruitment, deployment and, where appropriate, aftercare
Develop and maintain productive working relationships which enhance or leverage opportunities with Law Enforcement and National Intelligence Community partners, to ensure the ACIC is positioned to deliver intelligence insights and operational outcomes
Understand and operate effectively within the context of relevant legislative, policy and legal frameworks, including relevant compliance activities
Ability to operate autonomously guided by demonstrable risk management.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:
Maintains sound judgement to problem solve during complex operations in order to deliver operational outcomes.
Provides leadership, people management and governance skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, motivate and develop teams and individuals within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Builds and maintains relations with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to liaise, collaborate and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
Works within a fluid and responsive operational environment requiring the ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to exhibit sound judgement. This includes leading a workplace environment that provides opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Essential Qualifications
Ability to successfully complete the Criminal Intelligence Development Program
As an employee in a designated high-risk role, complete an annual psychological assessment
Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive internal and external working relationships
Proven ability to operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic, agile environment to drive intelligence outcomes
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in an intelligence or investigative role in either the National Intelligence Community, defence or law enforcement
Demonstrated understanding of investigative and/or intelligence collection and analysis methodologies
A demonstrated high-level understanding of serious and organised crime threats to Australian interests, with extensive experience leading and conducting complex and sensitive investigations and operations
Demonstrated understanding of human source recruitment and management methodologies, including associated legal and regulatory frameworks
Ability to successfully complete and maintain human source operations training
An ability to obtain AFP special membership, including Use of Force, by virtue of being a current or former (within the past five years) sworn member of a State, Federal or International law enforcement agency.
Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC
The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.
More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2026-2027 on our website.
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What can I earn as an Investigator
As an Investigator, you will plan, contribute to and implement the ACIC’s intelligence operations to generate both unique insights into transnational serious and organised crime (TSOC) and opportunities for enforcement agencies to disrupt these networks. Investigators employ intelligence collection tradecraft, investigative methodologies and project management skills whilst leveraging ACIC capabilities including coercive powers, human intelligence, physical and technical surveillance, bulk data and advanced analytics. They do this within multi-disciplinary teams to understand and shape the environment to ensure operational intelligence strategies deliver on ACIC objectives.
Key responsibilities
Participate in intelligence operations and investigations that seek to generate unique insights into TSOC threats, particularly through the targeted deployment of ACIC coercive powers and the identification, recruitment and management of human sources
Contribute to complex intelligence projects relating to nationally significant crime, including providing input into intelligence strategies and thematic strategies
Collaborate with stakeholders, including state and federal police and international law enforcement partners, to ensure optimal outcomes for ACIC intelligence operations
Extract relevant information from intelligence operations and investigations to produce unique and impactful information and intelligence reports
Undertake human source intelligence collection within the context of relevant legislative, policy and legal frameworks, including cultivation, recruitment, deployment and, where appropriate, aftercare
Develop and maintain productive working relationships which enhance or leverage opportunities with Law Enforcement and National Intelligence Community partners, to ensure the ACIC is positioned to deliver intelligence insights and operational outcomes
Understand and operate effectively within the context of relevant legislative, policy and legal frameworks, including relevant compliance activities
Ability to operate autonomously guided by demonstrable risk management.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:
Maintains sound judgement to problem solve during complex operations in order to deliver operational outcomes.
Provides leadership, people management and governance skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, motivate and develop teams and individuals within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Builds and maintains relations with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to liaise, collaborate and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
Works within a fluid and responsive operational environment requiring the ability to be flexible, adaptable and able to exhibit sound judgement. This includes leading a workplace environment that provides opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Essential Qualifications
Ability to successfully complete the Criminal Intelligence Development Program
As an employee in a designated high-risk role, complete an annual psychological assessment
Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain collaborative and productive internal and external working relationships
Proven ability to operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic, agile environment to drive intelligence outcomes
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in an intelligence or investigative role in either the National Intelligence Community, defence or law enforcement
Demonstrated understanding of investigative and/or intelligence collection and analysis methodologies
A demonstrated high-level understanding of serious and organised crime threats to Australian interests, with extensive experience leading and conducting complex and sensitive investigations and operations
Demonstrated understanding of human source recruitment and management methodologies, including associated legal and regulatory frameworks
Ability to successfully complete and maintain human source operations training
An ability to obtain AFP special membership, including Use of Force, by virtue of being a current or former (within the past five years) sworn member of a State, Federal or International law enforcement agency.
Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC
The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.
More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2026-2027 on our website.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The APS6 Investigator position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.