Digital Forensics Officer

Police & Corrections, Government - State (Government & Defence)Digital Forensics Officer - Grade 5 to 8Be part of an exciting and challenging new era of digital forensics intelligence gathering in a specialist law enforcement agencySydney CBD locationFull time ongoing positionSalary:

From $90,295 to $117,363 per annum, Grade 5 to 8, (excluding superannuation and leave loading)Closing Date:

11.59pm(AEST)on Tuesday 2nd July 2024You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to work at the NSW Crime Commission.About the NSW Crime CommissionThe NSW Crime Commission's purpose is to disrupt, reduce and prevent the incidence of organised and other serious crime and to pursue confiscation of the proceeds of crime in New South Wales. The Operations Division is responsible for conducting criminal and financial investigations under the leadership of the Executive Director Operations. The Operations Division is also responsible for the Commission's Strategic Intelligence capability, the provision of specialist investigative support services and providing advice and recommendations to Government in relation to minimising the impact of serious and organised crime on the NSW community. The Technical Operations team forms part of the Operations Division and provides specialist technical and digital forensics capabilities designed to enhance operational activities and assist in achieving the Commission’s strategic and operational objectives.The Commission provides a challenging, high-paced work environment where staff are encouraged to identify and take advantage of development opportunities. We support an inclusive workplace where all staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our people to drive commitment, innovation, productivity and delivery of high-quality services and capabilities. Work / life balance is encouraged and flexible work arrangements form an important part of the Commission’s daily work.About the RoleThe Commission is seeking applications from technically skilled digital forensics specialists keen to be an integral part of a dynamic team facing the challenge of effectively tackling an increasingly complex criminal environment. The Digital Forensics Officer is responsible for promoting contemporary investigation and intelligence practice by forensically examining, analysing and providing reports in relation to digital exhibits gathered during investigations. The Digital Forensic Officer is also responsible for providing assistance to colleagues regarding digital forensics exhibits and with management of surveillance device and other equipment. The role is an integral part of a team of technical and digital forensic specialists involved in developing, enhancing and delivering a variety of specialist capabilities to support operational systems and technologies for the Commission.If you have degree qualifications and/or relevant experience in a discipline related to digital forensics or technical operations in a law enforcement environment and can demonstrate high level technical surveillance and/or digital forensics skills, this may be the role for you.Security VettingThe recommended candidates must have a checkable background covering at least the last 10 years and be willing to participate in and secure appropriate security clearances by providing comprehensive details about their personal and financial interests and other relevant information about themselves, their families and their associates. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with the information relating to the Commission's security vetting processes contained in this guidance document.The Crime Commission Regulation 2022 under the Crime Commission Act 2012, stipulates that it is a condition of employment at the Commission that a member of staff obtain and maintain:a security clearance issued by the Commissioner, anda security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency that the Commissioner determines is necessary for the positionHow to ApplyApplications for this role must be submitted through the I Work for NSW website.If you are interested in this role you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements of this role as outlined in this role description . You are also encouraged to read this Guide for Job Applicants

to help as you prepare your application.To apply for this role, please submit:A covering letter no longer than one A4 page generally outlining your skills and experience relevant to the functions of this role, andA document no longer than two A4 pages specifically answering the two targeted questions below:Question 1 : Describe a time when you had numerous competing priorities and several deadlines to meet. Describe what actions you took to ensure that the work was delivered and how you communicated with stakeholders.Question 2 : Describe a specific case or project in digital forensics where you took the lead. What obstacles did you encounter? What was the outcome of the case or project?Your application will not be considered for the role if you do not submit specific responses to the targeted questions.Applicants invited to an interview will be required to complete additional assessments.The New South Wales Crime Commission (‘the Commission’) is a statutory corporation established by subsection 7 (1) of the Crime Commission Act 2012 (‘the Act’). The Act was assented to on 24 September 2012, repealing the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985. The life of the Commission commenced on 20 January 1986 with the appointment of the Commission's first Members by the then GovernorObjectivePursuant to section 3 of the Act, the principal objective of the Act is to reduce the incidence of organised and other serious crime.Principal FunctionsThe principal functions of the Commission, as set out by subsection 10 (1) of the Act, are as follows:1.to investigate matters relating to a relevant criminal activity or serious crime concern referred to the Commission by the Management Committee for investigation;2.to assemble evidence that would be admissible in the prosecution of a person for a relevant offence arising out of any such matters and to furnish any such evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions;3.to furnish evidence obtained in the course of its investigations (being evidence that would be admissible in the prosecution of a person for an indictable offence against the law of the Commonwealth or another State or Territory) to the Attorney General or to the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction concerned;4.to reinvestigate matters relating to any criminal activity that were the subject of a police inquiry (being an inquiry referred for reinvestigation to the Commission by the Management Committee) and to furnish its findings to the Committee together with any recommendation as to action the Commission considers should be taken in relation to those findings;5.to furnish in accordance with the Act reports relating to organised and other crime, which include, where appropriate, recommendations for changes in the laws of the State;6.to provide investigatory, technological and analytical services to such persons or bodies as the Commission thinks fit; and7.with the approval of the Management Committee, to work in co-operation with such persons or authorities of the Commonwealth, the State or another State or Territory (including any task force and any member of a task force) as the Commission considers appropriateSource: this is an extract from the company’s own website.The New South Wales Crime Commission (‘the Commission’) is a statutory corporation established by subsection 7 (1) of the Crime Commission Act 2012 (‘the Act’). The Act was assented to on 24 September 2012, repealing the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985. The life of the Commission commenced on 20 January 1986 with the appointment of the Commission's first Members by the then GovernorObjectivePursuant to section 3 of the Act, the principal objective of the Act is to reduce the incidence of organised and other serious crime.Principal FunctionsThe principal functions of the Commission, as set out by subsection 10 (1) of the Act, are as follows:1.to investigate matters relating to a relevant criminal activity or serious crime concern referred to the Commission by the Management Committee for investigation;2.to assemble evidence that would be admissible in the prosecution of a person for a relevant offence arising out of any such matters and to furnish any such evidence to the Director of Public Prosecutions;3.to furnish evidence obtained in the course of its investigations (being evidence that would be admissible in the prosecution of a person for an indictable offence against the law of the Commonwealth or another State or Territory) to the Attorney General or to the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction concerned;4.to reinvestigate matters relating to any criminal activity that were the subject of a police inquiry (being an inquiry referred for reinvestigation to the Commission by the Management Committee) and to furnish its findings to the Committee together with any recommendation as to action the Commission considers should be taken in relation to those findings;5.to furnish in accordance with the Act reports relating to organised and other crime, which include, where appropriate, recommendations for changes in the laws of the State;6.to provide investigatory, technological and analytical services to such persons or bodies as the Commission thinks fit; and7.with the approval of the Management Committee, to work in co-operation with such persons or authorities of the Commonwealth, the State or another State or Territory (including any task force and any member of a task force) as the Commission considers appropriateSource: this is an extract from the company’s own website.Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.

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