Registered Nurse

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT; NSW; QLD; VIC

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 07 ($123,420.00 - $132,185.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15680

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’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• 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?

An exciting opportunity is available for nursing professionals to use their occupational medicine or travel medicine knowledge and skills to support the Australian Federal Police front line operational business areas.

Registered Nurses with experience in Occupational and/or Travel Medicine are encouraged to apply for this role.

Registered Nurses in the AFP Health Recruitment and Health Travel teams provide operational support to many areas of AFP in support of its mission. The Health Recruitment Nurses use their knowledge and skill to assist in risk mitigation of entry level recruitment medical gateways. The Travel Nurses provide advice to members on all aspects of gateways for short term travel and long-term deployment.

As a Team Member in the AFP you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

You will work within your scope of practice to;

• Provide high-level advice, education and information on medical gateways for external sworn recruit candidates and/or travelling members,
• Coordinate clinical review of health assessments and contribute to complex clinical decision making in the determination of suitability for recruitment of police applicants and/or travel/deployment of members,
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in the management of complex cases,
• Liaise with external contractors, candidates, members, business areas and other health care professionals,
• Contribute to clinical governance development and review.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) General Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Maintenance of currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities as per AHPRA requirements
• Minimum five years practice as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum three years contemporary experience and knowledge in one or more of the following fields:
  • Travel Health
  • Occupational Health where travel has been a component
  • Occupational Health
  • Recruitment medical assessments
• You must hold a Nurse Immuniser qualification recognised by the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals
• Demonstrated high level emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and deliver against business outcomes
• Availability to undertake domestic travel (if required)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Post graduate certification in one of fields listed above
• Previous experience in assessment of occupation related medicals
• Previous experience in an area of international health or tropical health

Additional Information

• Domestic travel may be required.

• These roles are based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge 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.
• Please upload into the Additional documents section the below documents:

• • Certificate of current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) General Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
  • Nurse Immuniser qualification recognised by the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals

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

We’re all individuals and we love that. 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:  Della Joyce,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 7182, ​

Contact Officer Email:  della.joyce@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 25/02/2026

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www.afp.gov.au