What makes the AFP special?
The nature of the AFP and what is required of it, has changed significantly in recent years. The AFP has responded to a rapidly changing environment, and this has required a greater focus on national and international operations.
The new challenges the AFP faces include counter terrorism, human trafficking and sexual servitude, cyber-crime, peace operations, protection and other transnational crimes.
To help meet these challenges, the AFP has implemented a new organisational structure which focuses on its main operational areas and provides a higher level of national coordination and support to these areas.
The objectives of the new structure are to achieve better results by:
- improving the management structure and methodologies to better reflect the AFP's national and international focus
- providing an improved management framework which is better able to meet the national expectations of government, client and partner agencies
- providing a stronger accountability framework to the government
- ensuring the organisation is acting in a corporately consistent manner and that resources are being aligned to meet corporate priorities
- providing a stronger management framework to develop and implement corporate strategy and policy
- improving our strategic position and management capabilities to proactively identify and manage new demands and emerging crime and security threats
- providing opportunities for staff development in managerial roles.
Do I have to be an Australian citizen to work with the AFP?
To be engaged as an AFP employee, you need to be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian citizen, you may apply but will need citizenship before you commence with the AFP. Only in exceptional circumstances will the Commissioner consider engaging a person who is not an Australian citizen. Please note that the AFP does not offer sponsorship for non citizens.
I have a security clearance from another department/organisation. Will this assist me with my application?
The AFP conducts its own security checks. If, however, you are able to furnish the relevant details/documentation of another government agency security clearance, please do so.
I have an extensive driving/legal history can I apply?
Each application is assessed case by case. We will look at your whole application to make a decision. If you were selected you will be required in the security clearance process to provide your full driving/legal history. Your engagement as an employee will be dependant upon the outcome of the clearance process.
I have a Diploma/Advanced Diploma from CIT/TAFE am I eligible?
No, to be eligible you must have a 3 year minimum Bachelor degree, completed at an Australian University, OR have completed a degree that has been recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
Where are the positions located?
All positions are located in Canberra. You will need to be prepared to relocate to Canberra at your own expense if you are successful in gaining a position with the AFP.
What happens at the end of the program?
You will continue to work in the business area where you completed your graduate year. You will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business area or other areas of AFP when advertised.
How will the rotation system work?
You will rotate to various teams within the portfolio that you have applied for and you will also have to opportunity to participate in a mini rotation to an area of your choice that compliments your graduate year.
What does the recruitment process entail?
Please keep in mind that due to the thoroughness of the recruitment process for any positions with the AFP it can be a lengthy process.
- Application: Applicant applies online through the website.
- Online testing: All applicants will receive a link to perform online aptitude testing to be completed at home.
- Initial Short listing: Once online testing has been successfully completed the application will progress to the respective business areas for initial short listing.
- Notification: You will receive notification via email telling you whether you have been successful or unsuccessful at the short listing stage.
- Graduate Assessment Centre: If you have been short listed you will be required to attend a one day assessment at the Graduate Assessment Centre. A panel comprising two to three AFP representatives will be in attendance.
- Final short listing and Letter of Offer: Applicants who are successful at interview will be required to undergo the following processes to ensure suitability for employment with the AFP. This will include the following:
- Security clearance
- Medical clearance
- Drug testing
- Notification: All applicants will be notified via email of the outcome of selections post assessment at the Graduate Assessment Centre.
- Instrument of Engagement: Once you have completed all assessments and have been successful in selection, you will be provided with an Instrument of Engagement. This documentation will outline terms and conditions of employment with the AFP.
Contact
For more information about the AFP Graduate Program please email: graduate@afp.gov.au