Job Details
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
- Ongoing Full time
LOCATION
- ACT; NSW; QLD; VIC
AFP BAND & SALARY
-
Band 07 ($123,****** - $132,******)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER
- *****
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 skilled 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
(maxim
um 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:
************,

Contact Officer Email:
******
Applications Close:
11:59pm (AEDT) 25/02/2026
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