Data Engineer

Canberra, ACT, AU

Full Time Mid-level / Intermediate Clearance required USD 102K

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Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

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

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($102,927.00 - 113,563.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13213

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 has embarked on an initiative to use information and data to proactively identify and disrupt criminal activity, and is seeking multiple high quality Data Analysts, Data Engineers and DevOps Engineers to join the AFP’s Chief Data Officer branch and assist in developing this vision. These roles will directly contribute to the development of AFP’s disruptive capabilities, and to assist the AFP in dynamically combating crime in the digital age.

This recruitment activity is aiming to fulfil positions requiring data engineering skill, if you feel like you have something to offer, we encourage you to apply.

As a Data Engineer you will be responsible for developing and supporting new or existing data pipelines. The role is part of a section supporting enterprise analytical capabilities. We run self-sufficient teams where we have all the skills to develop and operate our data capabilities in the team and use scrum to help structure and manage our workload. This gives our team members great opportunity to both broaden and deepen their skills in today's data challenges across many domains and technologies. While roles recruited through this process will be primarily responsible for Data Engineering we also expect our members to jump in and help the broader team when operational demands hit. We recognise that no candidate is going have experience with all the technologies we use, so instead we are looking for people with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly to business demands and technological changes.

As a Team Member in the AFP you will 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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will be required to:

Take the initiative to build and maintain data pipeline under minimal supervision,
Work collaboratively and communicate well within a self-sufficient scrum team;
Develop and support their own and other team members' technical capabilities,
Manage day to day activities, and
Prioritise completing business requirements.

Essential Requirements

You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher/equivalent) or +3 Years relevant experience in mathematics, statistics, computer science, software engineering, information technology, data analysis or similar.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated experience with modern data analytics, data engineering tools.
An expectation that members can code, ideally in at least one data focused language, i.e. Python, SAS, SQL, Cypher, R, or similar.
Demonstrated ability and eagerness to take the initiative to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Requirements

Demonstrated experience (3+years) in developing with and deploying either batch ETL/ELT or streaming data pipelines. Familiarity with any of the following technologies is ideal:
- Python
- SAS Data Integration Studio
- Neo4j
- Kafka
- NiFi
- Elasticsearch
- PostgreSQL
Experience in designing relational (including normalised forms) and/or NoSQL data models.
Experience with modern DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
A demonstrated understanding of the law enforcement or national security domains.

Additional Information

This position has been advertised in multiple locations. Full remote working arrangements from regional areas in Australia will also be considered.

Selection Criteria

Achieve results
Communicates with influence
Contributes to strategic thinking
Cultivates productive working relationships
Shows personal drive and integrity
Technical knowledge 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.