Digital Forensics Officer

Australian Taxation Office; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking motivated Digital Forensics Officers to join the Digital Forensics team within the Cyber Operations, Program and Strategy branch. You will support investigations by acquiring, preserving, analysing and documenting digital evidence in line with forensic practices and evidentiary standards.

You will undertake research, analysis and reporting, provide technical support to investigations and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates experience in digital forensics and knowledge of digital forensic tools.
• Acquires, preserves and analyses digital evidence using established forensic practices and evidentiary requirements.
• Displays strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive material.
• Communicates technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Builds productive working relationships and supports team outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support digital forensic investigations by acquiring, preserving, analysing and documenting digital evidence.
• Research, analyse and report findings; provide technical support to investigations.
• Contribute to eDiscovery activities, including data ingestion, processing and workflow improvement.

Skills

Digital forensics

Digital forensic tools

Operating systems

Cloud

Networking concepts

eDiscovery tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Cellebrite

Magnet AXIOM

X-Ways Forensics

XRY

Forensic Explorer

Job description

We are seeking motivated, service-driven Digital Forensics Officers to join our Digital Forensics team in the Cyber Operations, Program and Strategy branch.

As a Digital Forensics Officer, you’ll support digital forensic investigations by acquiring, preserving, analysing and documenting digital evidence in accordance with established forensic practices, legislative requirements and evidentiary standards.

You will undertake research, analysis and reporting, provide technical support to investigations and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You may also contribute to eDiscovery activities, including data ingestion, processing and workflow improvement.

We will support you to build your professional capability through formal training, certification opportunities and exposure to contemporary digital forensic technologies and investigative practices.

These roles have exposure to highly sensitive, confidential and, at times, explicit material. You will be required to attend field work at different locations across the country to assist in ATO investigations. This will require you to travel interstate, work overtime and can include overnight stay when travelling. In addition, you will be required to work outside of the ordinary hours of duty on an ad hoc basis and attend an annual mandatory counselling session.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Brisbane CBD or Melbourne CBD.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

• demonstrates experience in digital forensics, with knowledge of digital forensic tools and contemporary technology environments including operating systems, cloud, networking concepts and eDiscovery tools
• acquires, preserves and analyses digital evidence using established forensic practices and evidentiary requirements
• displays strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work professionally with sensitive, confidential or explicit material
• communicates technical information clearly and tailor’s messages to technical and non-technical audiences
• builds productive working relationships, supports change and contributes positively to team outcomes.

Relevant qualifications or certifications in digital forensics, or training in tools such as Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, X-Ways Forensics, XRY, Forensic Explorer or macOS forensic platforms, will be highly regarded but not essential.

Getting to know the Australian Taxation Office

We are globally recognised for leading best practice in the administration of tax and superannuation, promoting a level playing field and fairness for all. Our work makes a real difference to the lives of Australians and positively impacts their economic and social wellbeing.Our people are problem-solvers, curious, dynamic and are at the heart of our success. We are inclusive and embrace the strength of diversity. Flexible working arrangements are available to help balance work and life.We offer more than you expect. We offer a place where you can belong, a say in how you make a difference, and the chance to grow a successful career.