Senior Software Engineer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave purchasing

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Public transport access

Job summary

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Advanced Capability Unit, State Crime Command, Cybercrime Squad in Sydney. You will contribute to the technical research, development, implementation, maintenance and support of the Digital Intelligence Support Capability, aiding sworn personnel in investigations.

You will be expected to obtain and maintain NV2 clearance and work from the Sydney Olympic Park premises.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical research, development, implementation, maintenance and support of NSWPF Digital Intelligence Support Capability.
• Provide support to sworn Digital Intelligence Support Operatives in authorised technical operations and digital evidence collection.
• Collaborate within the Advanced Capability Unit, State Crime Command, Cybercrime Squad to deliver secure software solutions.

Job description

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capability Unit, State Crime Command, Cybercrime Squad. The role contributes to the technical research, development, implementation, maintenance and support of the NSWPF Digital Intelligence Support Capability. The role directly supports sworn Digital Intelligence Support Operatives in conducting authorised technical operations and providing digital intelligence and evidence collection capabilities in support of NSWPF investigations.

All hours are completed at the Sydney Olympic Park work premises. The successful candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) National Security Clearance 12 months from commencement in the role

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at ********@police.nsw.gov.au
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Keerthi Sumesh Gopurathinga via 0436 942 ***.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

For Technical assistance please contact: ***************@police.nsw.gov.au (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.