Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($103,256.00 - $111,861.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15873
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.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
- Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
- 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
- 18 days of paid personal leave per year
- Generous superannuation of 15.4%
- 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 14 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
- Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
- Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
The Security Triage and Training team is the central coordination point for security prevention and assurance, including the management of security incident reporting, strategic communications to the workforce. The Security Triage and Training team provides effective and efficient operational, strategic and policy advice on security issues while promoting a security positive culture.
The AFP works closely with a range of stakeholders that include other law enforcement and government agencies.
As an AFP team member, you will:
- Enjoy working within a fast-paced environment, with a variation of tasks.
- Ability to adjust and manage priorities as needed.
- Provide accurate advice on security practices.
- Foster relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organisation.
- Promote a customer-focused culture while working within a team environment.
- Promote a Security positive culture.
What will you do?
In support of the AFP security framework the Security Triage and Training team:
- Promotes security awareness and sound security practices among AFP personnel.
- Assists in collating statistics on the reporting of security incidents, including analysis of key trends.
- Develops and markets security awareness material based on gaps identified through security reporting;
- Develops and maintains governance including Commissioner’s Orders and National Guidelines and processes to support a robust security culture;
- Receives, assesses and triages Security Incident Reports and other security reporting.
- Promotes organisational compliance with the mandatory provisions of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF);
- Maintains security based policy and AFP HUB information pages;
- Coordinates security advice through the Security hotline and the Security-Triage-and-Training team mailbox; and
- Develops key strategic documents for internal and external Executive committees.
Essential Requirements
- You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
- A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- A Certificate or Diploma in Security.
- Demonstrated ability to triage and evaluate information.
- Experience in or an understanding of security, risk management and the PSPF
- Experience in secretariat – coordination of meetings, taking minutes
Additional Information
- This role is located in Canberra and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.
Selection Criteria
- Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
- Communicating and working effectively with other people
- Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
- Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
- Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.
Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, no feedback will be provided to those unsuccessful at shortlisting
Employment Suitability
Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
- Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
- Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
- Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
- Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.
Recruitment Process
Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We're all individuals and we love that. At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.
Contacts and Closing Information
Contact Officer: Courtney
Contact Officer Phone: 5126 6798
Contact Officer Email: Courtney.Hatcher@afp.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 08/05/2026
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