Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission – Sydney NSW
Senior Specialist, Covert Engineering
The Senior Specialist, Covert Engineering positions are at the forefront of the ACIC's high‑end technical exploitation capabilities, supporting operational requirements through their specialist skills in technology, innovation and risk management. We are seeking motivated, highly innovative and experienced specialists who can contribute to building and enhancing one of the ACIC's most important covert technical capabilities. The Covert Engineering team is at the forefront of the transition of the ACIC into Australia's leading criminal intelligence agency, and the authority on transnational and serious organised crime.
Senior Specialists within Covert Engineering have the opportunity to contribute to the highly specialised ACIC mission targeting the most sophisticated criminal actors. You will work hand‑in‑glove with subject‑matter‑experts within the agency who will support you in focusing on high‑value targets, using innovative, world‑first techniques.
Senior Specialists within Covert Engineering work collaboratively within a highly specialised, diverse team who will provide training and mentoring on the ACIC's use and deployment of these capabilities. These positions require a specialist who is capable of working under operational and time pressures. The roles involve a great deal of problem solving, innovation and up‑to‑date understanding of the targeting environment. Specialists in Covert Engineering at the ACIC are required to work collaboratively as part of a small and diverse team, and to foster strong relationships with counterparts within intelligence agencies, trusted industry partners and law enforcement.
Key duties
* Deploying and managing the operational use of the agency's high‑end technical surveillance capabilities in line with relevant legislation and internal policies.
* Trouble‑shooting and problem solving complex technical challenges to support the agency's intelligence and operational outcomes.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external partners and stakeholders to improve and advance the agency's access to cutting‑edge technical solutions.
Eligibility
* Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
* Security Clearance – The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
* Pre‑Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC.
* Desirable skills and experience – Previous experience in similar roles within intelligence agencies is highly desirable.
Notes
The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.
More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2024‑2027 on our website.
Getting to know the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is Australia's national criminal intelligence agency. Our vision is an Australia hostile to criminal exploitation. We work with our national and international partners to conduct investigations and collect intelligence to combat serious and organised crime, cybercrime and national security threats. We develop and maintain national information and intelligence sharing services and systems for use by state, territory and Commonwealth law enforcement agencies. We also deliver nationwide background checking services to support employment or entitlement decisions to keep the Australian community safe. The ACIC Board provides strategic direction to the ACIC and represents Commonwealth, state and territory law enforcement and other regulatory agencies. Our purpose is to protect Australia from criminal threats through coordinating a strategic response and collecting, assessing and disseminating intelligence and policing information.
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