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EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $+5,010.00 - $102,+27.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 133+4
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 mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
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?
Do you have a background or interest in project/program management, and want to develop your skills in an exciting new subject matter? The AFP Cybercrime Uplift Program Team is seeking a Program Officer to support its uplift initiatives.
Cybercrime has been identified as one of the AFP and Australian Government’s priority crime threats. AFP Cyber plays a key role in national efforts against cybercrime with a focus on:
High-end Commonwealth cybercrime investigations;
National coordination of the law enforcement response to cyber threats;
Offshore disruption;
Prevention and support; and
Growing people and capabilities.
AFP Cyber has 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 Program Team is responsible for the design, monitoring, management and evaluation of projects, programs and initiatives to uplift capability to counter cybercrime. These include programs under Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2020, the 2026-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, as well as projects under the National Cybercrime Capability Fund.
Delivery is achieved through establishing, leading and coordinating programs of work under the AFP governance framework, delivering project outcomes through a small team.
What will you do?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Program Officer (AFP Band 5).
Your primary responsibility as a Program Officer will be to plan, organise, and manage work under multiple programs. This includes:
Contributing to a program plan that outlines the goals, objectives, and timeline for the program.
Ensuring that the projects are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the program.
Coordinating the work of teams involved in the projects.
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the program and projects.
Managing the budget and finances of the program, including monitoring expenses and ensuring that the program stays within budget.
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Qualifications or experience and knowledge in project/program management, or a related field.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Relevant qualifications or extensive experience and knowledge in project/program management.
A strong understanding of financial processes within AFP or a similar government agency.
Experience working in or with a public service agency.
Experience using StrategyDotZero or similar program management software to manage a program or projects.
Additional Information
The role is located in Canberra and successful applicants must be in the ACT region or willing to relocate to Canberra.
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes (25%)
Communicating and working effectively with other people (25%)
Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills (50%)
For this role, “technical knowledge, expertise and skills” consists of:
Project/program management skills and/or knowledge
Project/program design mindset, including business planning skills and/or knowledge
Analytical thinking, including qualitative and quantitative evaluation skills and/or knowledge
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV (maximum 2 pages). 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
The AFP Band 5 Work Level Standards can be found online.
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-1+ 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, may be invited to 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 you 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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Thomas Heanes,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 64+7,
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:5+pm (AEST) 03/0+/2026
To view other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.
www.afp.gov.au
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $+5,010.00 - $102,+27.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 133+4
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 mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
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?
Do you have a background or interest in project/program management, and want to develop your skills in an exciting new subject matter? The AFP Cybercrime Uplift Program Team is seeking a Program Officer to support its uplift initiatives.
Cybercrime has been identified as one of the AFP and Australian Government’s priority crime threats. AFP Cyber plays a key role in national efforts against cybercrime with a focus on:
High-end Commonwealth cybercrime investigations;
National coordination of the law enforcement response to cyber threats;
Offshore disruption;
Prevention and support; and
Growing people and capabilities.
AFP Cyber has 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 Program Team is responsible for the design, monitoring, management and evaluation of projects, programs and initiatives to uplift capability to counter cybercrime. These include programs under Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2020, the 2026-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, as well as projects under the National Cybercrime Capability Fund.
Delivery is achieved through establishing, leading and coordinating programs of work under the AFP governance framework, delivering project outcomes through a small team.
What will you do?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Program Officer (AFP Band 5).
Your primary responsibility as a Program Officer will be to plan, organise, and manage work under multiple programs. This includes:
Contributing to a program plan that outlines the goals, objectives, and timeline for the program.
Ensuring that the projects are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the program.
Coordinating the work of teams involved in the projects.
Monitoring and reporting on the progress of the program and projects.
Managing the budget and finances of the program, including monitoring expenses and ensuring that the program stays within budget.
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Qualifications or experience and knowledge in project/program management, or a related field.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Relevant qualifications or extensive experience and knowledge in project/program management.
A strong understanding of financial processes within AFP or a similar government agency.
Experience working in or with a public service agency.
Experience using StrategyDotZero or similar program management software to manage a program or projects.
Additional Information
The role is located in Canberra and successful applicants must be in the ACT region or willing to relocate to Canberra.
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes (25%)
Communicating and working effectively with other people (25%)
Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills (50%)
For this role, “technical knowledge, expertise and skills” consists of:
Project/program management skills and/or knowledge
Project/program design mindset, including business planning skills and/or knowledge
Analytical thinking, including qualitative and quantitative evaluation skills and/or knowledge
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV (maximum 2 pages). 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
The AFP Band 5 Work Level Standards can be found online.
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-1+ 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, may be invited to 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 you 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 LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer - Thomas Heanes,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 64+7,
Contact Officer Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:5+pm (AEST) 03/0+/2026
To view other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.
www.afp.gov.au
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Program Officer | Cybercrime Programs | Band 5 position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra 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.
