2026 Afp Graduate Program

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

JOB TITLE - 2026 AFP Graduate Program
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full Time
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 3 | $75,233 + 15.4% superannuation
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14052
APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 11:59pm (AEDT) 31/03/2025
Giving University Graduates a unique path into a career with the AFP
Are you ready to kickstart your career in an agency where you can make a real difference and use your skills to protect and shape the future of Australia?
We are seeking enthusiastic and driven graduates to join our agency in a variety of roles. If you are a university graduate interested in launching a fulfilling career with us, we offer a wide range of opportunities to contribute to meaningful and life-impacting policies, programs and practices that will shape the security landscape of Australia.
By joining the Australian Federal Police, you will embark on a professional journey where every day brings a new challenge, opportunities to grow and a chance to create a safer Australia. What the AFP offers is more than just a job, instead it’s your opportunity to play a pivotal role behind the scenes by contributing to innovative solutions and supporting critical operations while growing your skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
As Australia’s national policing agency, we are committed to serving and protecting our community with integrity, courage and professionalism. In a time of rapidly evolving criminal activity, our global networks and world-leading expertise across multiple areas helps us stay a step ahead. While much of our work happens on the frontline, our success relies on a team of dedicated professionals working in area such as intelligence, forensics, ICT finance and human resources.
We are an inclusive organisation, providing the opportunity for all Australians to fairly gain employment with the AFP. We appreciate that everyone is unique and acknowledge that diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. To support our employees we also provide flexible work arrangements.
A career with the AFP can take you around Australia and the world, doing work that’s critical to keep all Australians safe. It’s an agency like no other.
What is the role?
The AFP Graduate Program gives university graduates who are passionate about the work of the AFP a unique path to a range of challenging and rewarding roles. As a graduate you will be empowered to contribute to national and international operations while developing your expertise through tailored training, mentorship and hands-on experience. You will receive bespoke opportunities tailored to developing our future leaders. The 12-month program provides permanent, full-time employment in specialist or support roles, working in a variety of areas and playing a key role in helping the AFP stay a step ahead of crime. The program is underpinned by a structured learning and development journey, offering training and touchpoints in both face-to-face and virtual settings. Supported by your Team Leader, buddy, co-workers and the Emerging Talent Team, At the end of the program, you’ll launch straight into an exciting career in a specialist or support team in the area that recruited you, with a guaranteed permanent position.
As a member of the 2025 AFP Graduate Program, you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the AFP Work Level Standards, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on their core responsibilities and meet the requirements of the position(s) they are assigned.
Role Description & Responsibilities
AFP graduates are placed in a variety of business areas across the organisation. As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the critical and dynamic work of Australia’s national policing agency. Your valuable contribution will have a real impact on how we work as an organisation and also on our broader communities. Whilst on the program you will have the opportunity to:
undertake targeted professional development opportunities that provide you with the knowledge and skills to set up your career
complete a number of work area rotations, exposing you to different areas of the AFP
access graduate specific support including buddies, mentors and other organisational networks
What We Are Looking For
Our professional roles are the backbone of our success. We are not just looking for graduates, we are looking for innovators, problem solvers and future leaders. We are looking for applicants with strong analytical, problem solving and communications skills, with a commitment to integrity, teamwork and public service.
Arts, Humanities and Justice (Counterterrorism, Criminal Justice, Criminology, International Relations, Intelligence, Languages, Policy, Security Analysis or National Security)
Business (Accounting, Auditing, Commerce, Finance, Human Resources/Industrial Relations, Project and Change Managem

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