Data Analytics Specialist - Technical Specialist

Job Details

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time 

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Technical Specialist - Band 1 ($127,565.00 - $145,389.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14347

 

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 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?

 

Sitting within the Technology, Strategy and Data branch the Data Analytics Team is responsible for developing and enhancing the AFP's Business Intelligence capability (SAS Firefly). We have broad and exciting remit, working with stakeholders at all levels of the AFP to provide them with business intelligence reporting to assist in make better informed data driven decisions.  Work is often driven by executive needs and outcome reporting for major operations, the breadth and visibility provided exposes the team to amazing opportunities to see what many areas of the AFP do and how they do it.

 

Maintaining the BI capability has three main streams, system administration, Data engineering (ETL) and Visual analytics (Report and dashboard development). The team has a range of business analyst, data analyst and data engineering skills the manage these elements and uses an agile methodology to assist in prioritisation. We are a mid-sized team (6-8 members) which is geographically spread and utilises technology to support a strong and effective flexible working culture.

 

As a Technical Specialist in the AFP you will ensure the achievement of outcomes are in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. Technical Specialists provide expert consultancy within their area of specialism. They develop and promote technical solutions which support the business requirements of the AFP, within their area of expertise. A Technical Specialist role does not hold any leadership or financial delegations.

 

We're interested in hearing from people who

• Have the ability to ask the right questions and find the right solutions, to act with integrity and place the customer at the centre of everything you do.
• Can bring your passion for service excellence and, whilst being comfortable working independently, you will also be able to refer our customers to other specialist team members in order to better serve their needs.

What will you do?

 

The successful candidate will be required to:

 

• Ability to build and maintain complex data pipelines using SAS toolsets.
• Deriving security requirements from business teams and understand complex technical landscapes to implement appropriate security models.
• Complex system administration including troubleshooting and leading SAS Firefly problem resolution.
• Maintenance of the SAS Platform through first level Platform administration, and continuing to build these skills to perform patching, testing, monitoring and fault checking.
• Validating SAS ETL and analytical outputs of team members to ensure appropriate quality control.
• Documentation of technical SOPs.
• Business Analysis including developing business requirements in sensitive business areas.
• Raise and present technical changes in appropriate forums.
• Work collaboratively and communicate well within a self-sufficient scrum team.
• Establishing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

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.
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise..
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in the Data Analytics domain.  
• Experience with SAS administration.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• The ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with modern data analytics, data engineering tools.
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to take the initiative to learn new technologies quickly.

Desirable Requirements

 

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

 

• Demonstrated experience in Visual Analytics and application of User Experience concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in ETL development.
• Data Manipulation / Wrangling skills in technologies such as SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS BASE, Python or R.
• Strong demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Formal qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in Information and Data Management.
• Proven history of knowledge sharing, mentoring and upskilling of team members'  SAS technical capabilities.

Additional Information

 

• This role is located in Canberra, ACT, however remote working options may be negotiated.

Selection Criteria

 

• Knowledge and Experience
• Judgement and Risk
• Independence and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Professional Leadership
• Research and Innovation
• Project Management
• Additional stakeholder emphasis

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.

 

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 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 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 LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

 

Contact Officer:  Kevin Raine,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 5925, ​

Contact Officer Email:  Kevin.Raine@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 15/04/2025

 

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