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Role Description
Capability Development Engineer –
Team Leader
Cluster Justice
Agency NSW Police Force
Division/Branch/Unit Forensic Evidence & Technical Services Command
Location Potts Hill Police Complex
Classification/Grade/Band Departmental Professional Officer Grade 5 (DPO5)
ANZSCO Code 261313
PCAT Code 1119192
NSWPF Role Number
Date of Approval 19/2/19
Agency Website www.police.nsw.gov.au

Agency overview
The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) vision is for a Safe and Secure New South Wales, which is achieved by police
working with the community to reduce violence, crime and fear.

It is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 NSW Police Force employees,
including more than 16,000 sworn officers providing 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.

The organisation has five function lines, based across a number of locations. Metropolitan Field Operations and
Regional NSW Field Operations provide frontline services directly to the community. Investigations & Counter
Terrorism provides investigative, technical and counter terrorism expertise. Specialist Support provides an
operational support function along with a range of specialised services. The fifth function line, Corporate
Services, provides business support services such as technology and communication, education and training
and corporate human resources functions.

The NSWPF Statement of Values and Code of Conduct & Ethics outlines appropriate behaviour for all NSWPF
staff. All employees of NSWPF are expected to ensure ethics are incorporated into all aspects of their work
making ethical behaviour, practices and decision making a part of daily routine. This further extends to ensuring
confidentiality and information security is maintained at all times.

Work, Health and Safety legislation requires all employees to have specific responsibilities. This role is
responsible for ensuring that the work for which their position is responsible is carried out in ways which
safeguard the health and safety of all workers.

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Primary purpose of the role

The Capability Development Engineer – Team Leader is responsible for leading the development and provision
of bespoke solutions to complex problems encountered in the acquisition and management of digital evidence
and intelligence in accordance with the needs of the business.

Key accountabilities
• Manage a small multi-disciplinary capability development team
• Lead the development, review and advancement of business capabilities for the acquisition and
processing of evidentiary data sourced from a range of digital devices and systems
• Identify opportunities for; and lead, develop and deliver process automation within the digital forensics
function where appropriate
• Prepare specifications for the procurement of laboratory equipment
• Develop and maintain functional relationships with local and international partner agencies
• Represent the business in various multi-agency forums and technical projects

Key challenges
• Identify and exploit opportunities to access digital evidence in an environment of increasing data security
• Facilitate effective access to evidentiary data and information whilst maintaining the requirements of
evidence integrity, privacy and confidentiality
• Balancing the workload between tactical and strategic capability development activities

Key relationships

Who Why
Internal
Controller • Provide expert technical advice in relation to opportunities for
capability improvement or enhancement to enable efficient, effective
digital evidence gathering operations
Coordinator • Receive guidance and provide regular update on key technical
projects, issues and priorities
• Escalate issues, keep informed, advise and receive instructions
• Identify emerging issues / risks and implications and propose
solutions
Direct Reports • Inspire and motivate team, provide direction and manage
performance
• Maintain accountability
• Guide, support and coach team members
External
Clients/Customers • Manage expectations, resolve and provide solutions to issues
• Optimise engagement to achieve desirable outcomes

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Who Why
Suppliers/Vendors • Escalate unresolved support requirements
• Develop capability to resolve application related issues
• Attend vendor briefings / presentations on emerging technology

Role dimensions
Decision making
Decides on technical issues and research directions, and is responsible for choosing the correct, most effective
solution on behalf of NSWPF State Electronic Evidence Branch. The role also provides expert advice to the
branch Controller regarding emerging technical issues and opportunities for NSWPF.

Participates in multiple project teams with influencing ability and voting rights when required.

Reporting line
Support Coordinator – DPO6

Direct reports
Capability Development Engineer [Software] – DPO4

Capability Development Engineer [Hardware] – DPO4

Budget/Expenditure
The role has some authority in relation to financial delegation.

Essential requirements

• Obtain and maintain the requisite security clearances for this position
• Psychological and Psychometric assessment during selection process; and ongoing participation in the
NSWPF WellCheck program (psychological welfare services)
• Tertiary qualifications in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering,
Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and/or extensive experience in
software design and programming; and digital circuits and systems
• Demonstrated skills in reverse engineering of file formats and file systems
• Experience with low level assembly debugging tools
• Well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills

Capabilities for the role

The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework applies to all NSW public sector employees. The Capability
Framework is available at www.psc.nsw.gov.au/capabilityframework

>This role also utilises an occupation specific capability set which contains information from the Skills Framework
for the Information Age (SFIA). The capability set is available at www.psc.nsw.gov.au/capabilityframework/ICT <

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Capability summary
Below is the full list of capabilities and the level required for this role. The capabilities in bold are the focus
capabilities for this role. Refer to the next section for further information about the focus capabilities.

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Capability Group Capability Name Level

Display Resilience and Courage Intermediate

Act with Integrity Adept
Manage Self Adept
Value Diversity Intermediate
Communicate Effectively Adept
Commit to Customer Service Adept
Work Collaboratively Adept
Influence and Negotiate Adept
Deliver Results Intermediate
Plan and Prioritise Intermediate
Think and Solve Problems Advanced
Demonstrate Accountability Adept
Finance Intermediate
Technology Advanced
Procurement and Contract Management Intermediate
Project Management Adept
Manage and Develop People Adept
Inspire Direction and Purpose Intermediate
Optimise Business Outcomes Adept
Manage Reform and Change Intermediate

Occupation / profession specific capabilities

Capability Set Category and Sub-category Level and Code
Skills and Quality - Digital forensics Level 6 DGFS
Development and Implementation – Systems Development - Level 5 PROG
Programming/software development

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Focus capabilities
The focus capabilities for the role are the capabilities in which occupants must demonstrate immediate
competence. The behavioural indicators provide examples of the types of behaviours that would be expected
at that level and should be reviewed in conjunction with the role’s key accountabilities.

NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators
Personal Attributes Adept • Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and
Act with Integrity professional way and encourage others to do so
• Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity
within the team/unit
• Set an example for others to follow and identify and explain
ethical issues
• Ensure that others understand the legislation and policy
framework within which they operate
• Act to prevent and report misconduct, illegal and
inappropriate behaviour
Personal Attributes Adept • Look for and take advantage of opportunities to learn new
Manage Self skills and develop strengths
• Show commitment to achieving challenging goals
• Examine and reflect on own performance
• Seek and respond positively to constructive feedback and
guidance
• Demonstrate a high level of personal motivation
Relationships Adept • Tailor communication to the audience
Communicate Effectively • Clearly explain complex concepts and arguments to
individuals and groups
• Monitor own and others’ non-verbal cues and adapt where
necessary
• Create opportunities for others to be heard
• Actively listen to others and clarify own understanding
• Write fluently in a range of styles and formats
Results Intermediate • Complete work tasks to agreed budgets, timeframes and
Deliver Results standards
• Take the initiative to progress and deliver own and team/unit
work
• Contribute to allocation of responsibilities and resources to
ensure achievement of team/unit goals
• Seek and apply specialist advice when required
Results Advanced • Undertake objective, critical analysis to draw accurate
Think and Solve Problems conclusions that recognise and manage contextual issues
• Work through issues, weigh up alternatives and identify the
most effective solutions
• Take account of the wider business context when
considering options to resolve issues

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NSW Public Sector Capability Framework

Group and Capability Level Behavioural Indicators
• Explore a range of possibilities and creative alternatives to
contribute to systems, process and business improvements
• Implement systems and processes that underpin high quality
research and analysis
Business Enablers Advanced • Show commitment to the use of existing and deployment of
Technology appropriate new technologies in the workplace
• Implement appropriate controls to ensure compliance with
information and communications security and use policies
• Maintain a level of currency regarding emerging technologies
and how they might be applied to support business
outcomes
• Seek advice from appropriate technical experts to leverage
information, communication and other technologies to
achieve business outcomes
• Implement and monitor appropriate records, information and
knowledge management systems protocols and policies
People Management Adept • Initiate and develop longer-term goals and plans to guide the
Optimise Business Outcomes work of the team in line with organisational objectives
• Allocate resources to ensure achievement of business
outcomes and contribute to wider workforce planning
• Ensure that team members base their decisions on a sound
understanding of business principles applied in a public-
sector context
• Monitor performance against standards and take timely
corrective actions
• Keep others informed about progress and performance
outcomes

Occupation specific capability set (Skills Framework for the Information Age – SFIA)
Category and Level and Level Descriptions
Sub-category Code
Skills and Quality Level 6 DGFS Sets policies and standards and guidelines for how the
organisation conducts digital forensic investigations.
Digital Forensics Leads and manages complex investigations managing
specialists if required. Authorises the release of formal forensics
reports.
Development and Level 5 PROG Sets local or team-based standards for programming tools and
techniques, including security guidelines, and the selection of
Implementation – Systems appropriate development methods. Advises on application of
Development standards and methods and ensures compliance. Takes
Programming/software technical responsibility for all stages and/or iterations in a
development software development project, providing method specific
technical advice and guidance to project stakeholders.
Assigns work packages, monitors performance and manages
change control dynamically, to optimise productivity. Provides
advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues
as required.

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Position Description translated into Role Description template 19.02.2019

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