Perth

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Anchor your career with us in Perth 

With the AFP expanding in Western Australia (WA) to support important national protection initiatives like AUKUS, there’s no better time to explore career opportunities in Perth.

The AFP’s Western Command has its headquarters based in Perth and is made up of sworn, specialist and support staff. 

We’re currently undertaking our largest ever recruitment drive seeking everyday people in WA to become Protective Service Officers (PSOs) and undertake legendary work with the AFP.  
 

Protective service officer roles in Perth

As a protective service officer in Perth, you'll protect Australian people and places. You'll be a first responder to national security threats.

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What you'll do 

As a PSO in Perth, you'll provide: 

  • highly visible uniformed security at Defence sites and Perth Airport 
  • operational planning and delivery for special events and protests
  • first-response capabilities, including enhanced counter-terrorism first response and canine handling
  • intelligence-led, risk-based targeted activities
  • stakeholder engagement and partnership building.  
     

PSOs work across Perth to deliver enhanced protection at locations including HMAS Stirling, Perth Airport and via our Dignitary Protection Unit.  

Join the AFP as a protective service officer 
 

Protecting Australia's largest naval base at HMAS Stirling

We’re currently undertaking our largest recruitment drive for Protective Service Officers to work at Submarine Rotational Force West, HMAS Stirling, a Royal Australian Navy base situated just south of Perth.

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As a PSO at HMAS Stirling, you’ll contribute your service to Australia’s defence capabilities and national security. You'll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills and capabilities across a range of areas including:  

  • drone detection
  • maritime  
  • rapid response 
  • bomb appraisal  
  • short barrel rifle 
  • public order management. 

You’ll gain invaluable experiences working with domestic and international defence stakeholders alongside nuclear-powered submarines.

Set sail on your next career move with a secure government job for years to come in your own backyard. 

Land and sea patrols and the escorting of submarines will be primary components of the job in the years to come. I’m looking forward to getting several qualifications and working in the various capabilities that HMAS Stirling will offer

Ryan 

Protective Service Officer, HMAS Stirling  
 

PSO key benefits

Get paid to train

Earn while you learn during 15 weeks of paid training.

Salary

Starts at $78,960.86 after graduation, plus overtime and penalties*

Superannuation

15.4% even during parental leave.

Basic eligibility

18+ Australian citizen, fit and active, driver's licence, good character.

Salary is inclusive of base salary, 22% composite and Use of Force (UoF) allowance. The annual payment of the UoF allowance is dependent on members successfully holding and maintaining a UoF certification. 

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PSO Selection Process 

Gather what you need to apply.  

Find out how you can be selected as an AFP recruit – your pathway to being a PSO and doing legendary work in Perth. 
 

New recruits

Other roles in Perth

 With the AFP’s Western Command headquarters based in Perth,  there are a diverse range of additional career opportunities that become available from time to time including: 

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Specialist and support roles

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To discover the range of roles available in Perth, visit our current vacancies  

Living in Perth 

Sun, sand and surf. Perth is a modern and prosperous city offering a fabulous lifestyle and weather. Frequently ranked in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, Perth is the ideal place to work, live, and play. 

Know your roster in advance, enjoy the perks of 6 weeks annual leave and more consecutive days off - allowing you plenty of time to explore what Perth has to offer! Learn more about Perth – the lifestyle city
 

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Learn more about being a protective service officer (PSO).

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

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AFP Recruitment

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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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