2026 Afp First Nations Pathway Program

JOB TITLE - 2026 AFP First Nations Pathway Program
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full Time
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 2 $64,754.00
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14392
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Giving First Nations people 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?
At the Australian Federal Police (AFP) we value the unique perspectives and lived experiences of First Nations people. We are seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our agency in a variety of roles. If you are 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 be part of a team that values who you are and your lived experience. 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.
The AFP is offering a wide range of roles and opportunities through the AFP’s First Nations Pathway Program. 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 ACT Policing, intelligence, forensics, procurement and logistics, investigations, corporate support, protection, media and communications 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 First Nations Pathway Program is a unique path to a range of challenging and rewarding roles. As a First Nations Pathway participant you will be empowered to contribute to national and international operation while developing your expertise through tailored training and hands on experience. You will receive bespoke opportunities tailored to developing our future leaders. The 12-month integrated employment and development program runs annually from February. The 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.
Throughout the structured 12 month program, you may work in a number of roles across multiple teams, exposing you to opportunities that will provide the tools and resources you need to begin a fulfilling career at the AFP. Your work will contribute to, and influence, programs and policies impacting on all Australians, including First Nations families and communities. It also helps ensure the AFP’s workforce is representative of the communities we serve.
As a member of the AFP First Nations Pathway 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 successful applicants will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position(s) they are assigned.
Role Description & Responsibilities
AFP First Nations Pathway provides employment pathways in a variety of roles such as intelligence, forensics, ICT, intelligence, corporate support, protection, finance, media and communications and human resources.
**Whilst on the program you will**:
gain a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Government Investigations. Successful completion of this qual