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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 11 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 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 want to work for an Agency that makes a big community impact by keeping Australia safe?
• Do you want a rewarding career that contributes to the safety of all Australians?
• Do you want to contribute to policy that shapes the security of Australia?

Applications are sought from applicants wishing to be considered for the role of ICT Test Analyst to further strengthen the Policing and Operational Systems team.

CIO Command's mission is to be a trusted frontline partner, enabling policing through problem solving, technical expertise and excellence. The CIO Command provides corporate application, ICT end to end solutions, advice, cyber security, and infrastructure that underpins AFP activities. The products and services delivered are user focused, secure, fit for purpose, and supported by a highly skilled, agile, and resilient workforce.

The AFP's Police and Operational Systems section, as part of CIO is responsible for the technical delivery, development and sustainment to key application that directly supports AFP frontline members.

As a Team Leader in the AFP you will play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, it is expected that you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

You will also 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.

What will you do?

• Create Test Strategies and Test Plans.
• Create, review and execute manual and automated test cases (functional and non-functional), test scenarios, compose defect reports and manage failed test backlogs.
• Create, execute and maintain test scripts to ensure quality control standards are achieved.
• Review and report test activities and results.
• Familiarity with automated testing software.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to review requirements and define test conditions.
• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrix.
• Have an understanding of the Software Development process including Agile and DevOps.
• Work effectively in a small team.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Maintain currency in information technology processes and technical knowledge through ongoing professional development.

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.
• Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
• Experience testing modern web applications.
• Proficiency using tools like Azure DevOps, ALM or similar.
• Strong experience working in Agile and Waterfall development environments.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with testing REST API’s using Postman or equivalent
• Proven ability in writing SQL queries for CRUD operations
• Tertiary qualifications in an ICT discipline

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra, however remote working options may be negotiated.
• This role is an AFP Band level 7.
• An additional practical assessment will be used as part of this Recruitment process. You will complete this if you are found suitable to progress to interview.

Interviews and practical assessments undertaken by applicants in the recruitment process are to be completed in alignment with the organisation’s values, culture, and professional standards. At no stage are Artificial Intelligence or any other tools or resources to be utilised by applicants when completing Interviews and practical assessments to give an individual applicant an unfair advantage against all other applicants. Any tools, resources or additional methods that can be utilised through our processes will be advised by a representative of our selection advisory committee as part of the recruitment process (if applicable). Any breach of these guidelines through a selection process will see applicants found to be in breach of the organisations values and will effectively result in the removal of the applicant from consideration through the process. For further information around the organisation’s values and culture, please review Values and Culture.

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.

Contact Officer: Amy Fenton,

Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 5908, ​

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]