| Job title | Investigation Support Officer |
|---|---|
| Classification | APS 5 |
| Employment status | Ongoing |
| Employment type | Part-time (minimum of 30 hours per week) |
| Salary range | $89,414 - $96,829 pa (pro rata, plus 15.4% superannuation) |
| Division | Corporate |
| Location | Canberra |
| Security level | Baseline |
| Contact officer | Gerard Frawley on 02 6122 1727 |
| Closing date | 30 September 2026 11:59pm |
| Position number | 2026/03 |
About the role
The Investigation Support officer provides reliable and responsive operational, administrative and logistical support to ATSB investigation activities. The role coordinates moderately complex tasks, applies established procedures, exercises sound judgement and contributes to the operational readiness of investigators. The position works under limited supervision, manages completing priorities, and provides accurate, timely support.
Responsibilities include
- Coordinate procurement, distribution and maintenance of equipment, uniforms and PPE for ATSB investigators, including managing stock levels and routine replenishment requirements
- Administer identification and security access credentials (ID cards, ASIC/MSIC), vaccination and BBP pathogen records, and official passports, ensuring all records are accurate, compliant and up to date.
- Manage the investigation support email inbox
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, car hire and related logistics for investigation deployment activities.
- Participate in post-deployment meetings to capture follow-up safety equipment actions and maintain documentation.
- Maintain and update the ATSB out-of-hours duty roster in accordance with established procedures, ensuring timely communication of changes to investigators and relevant stakeholders.
- Provide administrative and operational support to investigation activities, including preparing routing procurement reports, maintaining documentation, and assisting with monitoring the investigation support cost centre under guidance.
- Undertake additional administrative tasks as required to support operational readiness and the broader functions of the team.
Eligibility
Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be an Australian citizen to be employed (on a temporary or permanent basis) in the APS, unless the Agency Head has agreed, in writing.
Further details
Further details on the requirements of the role and how to apply for this position are contained in the attached application kit.