Assistant Cryptocurrency Investigator - Criminal Assets Confiscation

Job Details

 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT, Various

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($80,821.00 - $95,010.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13521

 

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?

The AFP’s Cryptocurrency Capabilities team (CCT) is broadly responsible for uplifting the AFP’s capability to take appropriate action where cryptocurrencies are identified in investigations. The team provides subject matter expertise and operational support to both criminal and proceeds of crime investigations. The team identifies and addresses risks in the investigation and handling of cryptocurrencies in order to provide guidance around best practice.

The CCT is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with international and domestic law enforcement agencies, regulators, industry and academia in the cryptocurrency environment. The team provides investigator training and awareness and a wide array of project work involving cryptocurrencies.

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.
• Can demonstrate an ability to work in a busy, commercial, and driven retail environment whilst seeing the big picture for customers and providing them with holistic solutions.
• Most importantly you'll need to have a genuine passion for the customer and for doing the right thing to ensure we're putting our customer's needs first.

 

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?

 

• Supporting AFP operational needs in cryptocurrency related investigations
• Uplifting the AFP’s capabilities to take appropriate action where cryptocurrencies are identified in investigations
• Ensuring AFP is a step ahead of organised crime and can deliver maximum impact to the criminal environment.
• Working with industry and partner agencies both domestically and internationally in order to prevent criminals using new technologies to move the proceeds of crime to other jurisdictions.

Daily tasks include:

• Supporting investigations to identify, trace and seize cryptocurrencies that have been used to facilitate or are the proceeds of crime.
• Preparing and writing tracing reports and witness statements for criminal and civil proceedings.

Essential Requirements

 

• You must be an Australian Citizen;

• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one;

• Relevant qualifications or experience and knowledge in financial investigation, data analysis; and

• Knowledge of  cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

 

 

Desirable Requirements

 

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

 

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Data Science or Accounting and Finance
• Law enforcement investigative experience
• Relevant qualifications or extensive experience and knowledge in project management.
• Experience in using Python or SQL for data analysis

 

Additional Information

 

• There are two positions being advertised in multiple locations however, at least one position is located in ACT, while there is an option for the potential of a successful applicant to be based in one of our national office locations.
• The role is an AFP Band 4 level role

Selection Criteria

 

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise 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.

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-19 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 - Kenny Lin,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 51267311, ​

Contact Officer Email: Kenny.Lin@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 27/09/2024

 

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