Register of Interest - 2027 AFP Graduate Program

Register of Interest - 2027 AFP Graduate Program

Register of Interest - 2027 Graduate Program

JOB TITLE - Register of Interest - 2027 AFP Graduate Program

LOCATION - Roles are based in Canberra, and candidates will be required to relocate if securing a role.

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 3 | $75,233 + 15.4% superannuation

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14661

APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 11:59pm (AEDT) 01/03/2026

Register Your Interest

The Register of Interest for the 2027 AFP Graduate Program is now open. Please note: this is a register of interest only and not an application. Once submitted, your details will be stored, and you will be notified when applications open, anticipated on Monday 2nd March 2026. Ensure the email used is accessible when applications open.

Introduction

In 2027, are you ready to start a career where you can make a difference and help shape Australia's future? We seek enthusiastic graduates to join various roles, especially if you are graduating in 2026. The AFP offers opportunities to contribute to impactful policies, programs, and practices that influence Australia's security landscape.

Joining the AFP means embarking on a journey with daily challenges, growth opportunities, and the chance to create a safer Australia. We offer more than a job: a chance to support critical operations, innovate, and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

As Australia's national policing agency, we serve with integrity, courage, and professionalism. Our work spans frontline operations and specialized areas like intelligence, forensics, ICT, finance, and HR.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing flexible work arrangements and equal employment opportunities for all Australians.

A career with the AFP can take you across Australia and internationally, doing vital work to keep Australians safe. It’s an agency like no other.

Role Overview

The AFP Graduate Program offers university graduates a pathway into challenging and rewarding roles. You will contribute to national and international operations while receiving tailored training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. The 12-month program guarantees a permanent position in a specialist or support role, with opportunities for growth and development.

Participants will contribute to outcomes aligned with the AFP Work Level Standards, Code of Conduct, and Governance Instruments, and will be supported by team leaders, mentors, and the Emerging Talent Team.

Responsibilities & Opportunities

Placements across various business areas allow graduates to:

• Engage in targeted professional development to build your career
• Complete rotations across different AFP areas
• Access support networks including buddies and mentors

Candidate Profile

We seek innovators, problem solvers, and future leaders with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, committed to integrity and public service. Degrees in the following fields are highly regarded:

• Arts, Humanities and Justice (e.g., Counterterrorism, Criminal Justice, International Relations)
• Business (e.g., Accounting, Finance, HR)
• Criminology
• Education
• Health & Science (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy)
• Information Technology (e.g., Cybersecurity, Programming)
• Law
• Media & Communication (e.g., Media, Graphic Design)
• Science (e.g., Forensic Science)
• Social Science (e.g., Psychology, Social Work)

Salary & Benefits

The program offers:

• Starting salary of $75,233 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Six weeks of paid annual leave, plus Christmas stand-down
• 18 days paid personal leave and 4 mandatory rest days
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Health and wellbeing services
• Rotations in high-impact areas
• Access to tertiary study assistance
• Opportunities to support real operations
• A supportive, inclusive workplace with relocation assistance if moving interstate

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, have completed or be completing a relevant degree by December 2026, and be able to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.

Employment Suitability

Applicants progressing past initial stages will need to:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire and provide a traffic history check and proof of citizenship
• Undertake fingerprinting if offered employment
• Pass mandatory drug testing
• Satisfy security clearance requirements

For more info, visit our website or contact us at or .

Application Advice

Please note: this Register of Interest is not an application and requires no documentation or responses to selection criteria. Submit your interest to be notified when applications open in March 2026.

Use a reliable email address, as it will be used for communication.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ community members, and those with disabilities.

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