Supporting you to guide legendary careers 

At the Australian Federal Police, everyday people do legendary work in over 200 diverse roles. We partner with career advisors to guide motivated individuals towards a career with the AFP. This page serves as a central hub, providing resources, information and support to help you connect with future candidates.

Our pathways 

The AFP gives you multiple pathways and specialisations – there are many ways to grow your career with us. We’re looking for people with different backgrounds, life and work experiences and skills to strengthen our workforce. There are many ways to start a career with us at any stage of your career.

Learn more about our pathways 

Resources 

Police and Protective Service Officer flyer image

Our flyers provide information for those wanting a career with the AFP. Download resources below and share with future candidates.

File icon
File icon
File icon
(pdf, 2.61 MB)
File icon
File icon
File icon
(pdf, 1.74 MB)
File icon

Stories from the AFP 

Career finder 

The AFP has over 200 different roles. Help candidates find the best role for them by completing our Career Finder quiz. The AFP Career Finder quiz is an interactive tool that matches personal interests and skills with potential AFP roles.
 

Upcoming events

An image of a Protective Service Officer

Events are a chance to explore pathways, hear firsthand experiences and ask the AFP team questions. They’re an ideal way to help future candidates discover where a career with the AFP could lead. 

Create a job alert

Candidates not seeing the right role advertised? Job alerts is a great way to keep them informed when opportunities open – ensuring they don’t miss their chance.