Where you could work with us

Crime knows no borders – and neither do we. With the AFP, you can work across Australia. And around the world.
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Across Australia, we're recruiting for sworn officer roles, as well as specialists and corporate support staff. AFP staff work in Australian capital cities and some stunning remote locations.

Day to day, the work you'll do makes a difference. You'll be part of a team that acts decisively to keep others safe. And there are many pathways for new challenges and progression.

Where we need people now

Opportunities exist with AFP across Australia in capital cities and regional and remote locations. 

However, we're growing our sworn officer workforce in these locations. Why not take a look?

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Canberra ACT

A good life in a laid-back city.

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Perth WA

A beautiful city with a vibrant future.

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Exmouth WA

A stunning coastal location.

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Geraldton WA

A laid-back coastal city.

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Alice NT

Adventure in Central Australia.

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Australia-wide and overseas

We're near you

You'll find us in every state and territory. Our headquarters are in Canberra – one of Australia's best-kept lifestyle secrets. But we're working right around the country.

ACT

  • AFP National Headquarters in Barton
  • AFP College in Barton
  • AFP Forensics Facility in Majura
  • Canberra Airport
  • ACT Policing stations.

NSW

  • Sydney state office – Eastern Command
  • Australian Institute of Police Management
  • Sydney Airport.

Northern Territory

  • Darwin territory office – Central Command
  • Darwin Airport
  • Alice Springs – Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap.

Queensland

  • Brisbane state office – Northern Command
  • Brisbane Airport
  • Cairns regional office
  • Cairns Airport
  • Gold Coast regional office
  • Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport
  • Thursday Island regional office
  • Australian Centre for Countering Child Exploitation (ACCCE) and Human Exploitation.

South Australia

  • Adelaide state office – Central Command
  • Adelaide Airport.

Tasmania

  • Hobart state office – Southern Command
  • Hobart Airport.

Victoria

  • Melbourne state office – Southern Command
  • Melbourne Airport.

Western Australia

  • Perth state office – Western Command
  • Perth Airport
  • Exmouth – Naval Communications Station Harold E Holt
  • Geraldton – Australian Defence Satellite Communications Ground Station.

Where we operate >

And we're far away

We protect Australia and Australia's interests overseas. AFP officers operate in:

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • the Americas (North and South)
  • the Middle East
  • the Pacific.

Our global work 

We also deploy officers to:

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Make your way

You'll find a pathway to the AFP that's right for you.

Take a look. There are more options than you think. And our recruitment team will help you every step of the way.

Pathways

Ready to apply?

Start your application today.

From sworn policing and protection roles to specialist and corporate support roles. Australia-wide. Grow your career with the AFP.

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Get in touch

AFP Recruitment

Email us anytime.

Or call us Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 
4 pm Canberra time.

+61 2 5127 2555
afprecruitment@afp.gov.au

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