Marketing Officer (Band 3 & Band 4)

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time; Temporary Full time for a period of up to 24 months

LOCATION - ACT; VIC; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Various | Band 3 ($72,339 - $84,458) | Band 4 ($84,458 - $99,285)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15222

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 recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• 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 11 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 arrangement that provides 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?

Marketing Communication’s mission is to make the AFP a trusted, reputable household name and law enforcement employer of choice that makes our people united and proud.

As a Marketing Officer (Band 3 or Band 4) within this team, you will play a key role in supporting the AFP’s attraction marketing strategy, content marketing activities, film, tv and podcast activities, campaigns and events.

We’re looking for a versatile marketing and communications professional who’s comfortable rolling up their sleeves and contributing across a range of projects. Desirable skills include communications, event coordination, campaign management, copywriting, content creation, email nurture strategies, social media management, and strong stakeholder engagement.

What will you do?

As Marketing Officer, you will:  

• Support initiatives to raise the AFP profile to make it a household brand and an employer of choice.  
• Support and implement the AFP recruitment marketing and attraction strategy implementation and evaluation.  
• Assist with branding and content development, planning and delivery.
• Support the delivery of campaigns.
• Film, TV, Entertainment and Podcast support (including the Crime Interrupted podcast).  
• Assist with organisation and attendance at face-to-face career fairs for a range of audiences as required.  
• Establish, build, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on intended outcomes. 
• Administrative tasks and other duties related to the Marketing Communications team as required. 

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, journalism or media and/or experience in a similar field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a like or related field (applicable to Band 4)
• Minimum 2 years experience in a like or related field (applicable to Band 3)

Desirable Requirements

• Project or campaign management experience.
• Ability to manage assigned projects with support from Team Leader.
• Ability to be flexible and dynamic in response to changing priorities.
• Ability to cultivate productive and effective working relationships.
• High level of attention to detail.

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. Should you wish to be considered for both band levels your pitch should address the work level standards of the highest band.
  
  

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

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

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:  Amber Eames,

Contact Officer Phone:  (02) 5126 4746, ​

Contact Officer Email:  amber.eames@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 07/10/2025

To view other employment opportunities, please visit our career site.

www.afp.gov.au