Register of Interest - Talent Acquisition Officer (Band 4 & Band 5)

Register of Interest Details

JOB TITLE - Register of Interest - Talent Acquisition Officer (Band 4 & Band 5)

LOCATION - ACT; VIC

AFP BAND - Various, Band 4 ($84,458 - $99,285), Band 5 ($99,285 - $107,559)

VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER - 15313

CONTACT OFFICER - Carla Babic, carla.babic@afp.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE - 11:59pm (AEST) 12/10/2025

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

Role Summary

Do you have excellent organisational, customer service and interpersonal skills and want to work for an Agency that makes a big community impact? Do you thrive in a mission-driven environment where your efforts will contribute to Australia's public safety?

At the AFP our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are seeking experienced and dynamic individuals to join us in building and delivering a skilled and committed law enforcement workforce. 

The Recruitment Team sits as part of the broader People Command. We provide expert recruitment advice and services to our internal clients, represent the AFP brand as the first point of customer service for candidates, and ultimately support the strategic intent of the AFP by recruiting the people we need, both now and for the future.

As the AFP continues to expand, we anticipate upcoming vacancies in our Recruitment Branch at the Band 4 and Band 5 levels within the below teams:

• Talent Acquisition Services Team - Responsible for the recruitment of support (corporate services) and specialist roles into the AFP, as well as any internal recruitment. The team works closely with our internal clients to understand their talent needs, develop attraction strategies, and guide them through the recruitment process with advice and processing support.

• Sworn Recruitment Team - Responsible for bulk recruitment for new police and protective service officer recruits. The team administers bulk recruitment and assessment centres year round, supporting candidates through their journey towards becoming police officers and protective service officers.

• Emerging Talent Team - Responsible for bulk recruitment programs including the AFP’s Graduate and First Nations Pathway Program, the team’s work involves managing annual bulk recruitment processes and providing program management support to program participants within the business, as well as our internal clients who supervise participants.

What will you do?

Generally day to day responsibilities may include:

• Processing recruitment actions and selection outcomes using the in-house recruitment system (SAP Success Factors).
• Providing candidate care via email and phone as applicants move through various recruitment gateways, including a high level of customer service in response to queries through the AFP Recruitment hotline and via our central mailbox.
• Being a positive and informative brand ambassador for the AFP in interactions with candidates and any attendance at Career Fairs 
• If required, participate in recruitment and selection assessment centres
• Generating letters of offer, and relevant documentation to ensure a positive and timely onboarding experience.
• Liaising with a variety of internal stakeholders in response to their recruitment requirements to ensure operational and business needs are met.
• Contributing to the review and evaluation of recruitment policies and processes to enhance the delivery of recruitment to the AFP.
• Producing reports and updates on recruitment processes and other relevant statistics.
  
  

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Band 5 will:

• Advertise vacancies internally or on external job boards including Seek, APSJobs, Linkedin etc (Band 5).
• Think creatively and strategically in the way we market, target and attract critical and required skill sets.
• Assist with the ongoing improvements and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to recruitment and talent processes.
• Assist with reform work and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the recruitment function.

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• High level customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative/customer service roles or related fields is essential for the Band 4.
• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in recruitment is essential if you are applying for the Band 5.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using SAP Success Factors.
• Relevant HR qualifications or progress towards achieving this.

Application

As part of your Register of Interest you will be required to submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV – Please outline your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum one page) is NOT required. Please upload your CV again in the Applicant Response field.

This is a Register of Interest only and not a merit based process. Applicants will not receive any feedback or outcome regarding their application. You may be contacted by the AFP should we wish to discuss any upcoming opportunities.

Internal applicants cannot be promoted or offered higher duties for more than 6 months from this process. 

Employment Suitablity

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.

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.