ACT Policing - Digital Producer & Photographer

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($87,836.00 - $103,256.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15988

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.

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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 (check if operational working pattern as paid Christmas stand down may not apply)


• 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 14 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 arrangements that support 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?

We’re looking for an experienced photographer and videographer who thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. One morning you may be filming search warrant activity and the next afternoon you’ll be filming a training exercise for an internal education package. Later that week you’ll be taking professional portraits. You will deal with everyone from the Chief Police Officer recording an all staff message, through to general duties police responding to an incident. Your imagery will appear on our channels in multiple formats, as well as being picked up by mainstream media. 

What will you do?

Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a professional team, the role contributes to supporting ACT Policing's communications needs by delivering high quality video and photography imagery as well as graphic design and audio material for a wide variety of purposes, including: 

• Social Media platforms, including Facebook, lnstagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn;


• Public dissemination of operational activities;


• Professional television, print and online promotional and advertising campaigns;


• Stills and video for internal training packages


• Recording and editing media press conferences and interviews


• Imagery to support the Constable Kenny Koala education program;


• Websites; and


• Annual Report, internal magazine and other publications.

You will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with our regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen.


• Hold a Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.


• Relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of video production and professional photography


• Demonstrated relevant contemporary knowledge and experience of professional video and photo editing. 

Desirable Requirements

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

• Ability to liaise confidently with both sworn and professional staff at all rank levels.


• Experience in graphic design is desirable, but not essential

Additional Information

The working pattern for this position is Operations with the successful applicant required to work a roster and support the broader business requirements of the area. As such, you will be subject to the appropriate conditions including being eligible for a core composite as detailed in the AFP Enterprise Agreement. 

Important: This position requires the ability to work a roster between 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, as well as rostered weekend and public holiday shifts. As a photographer, other ad-hoc out of hours work will be required.

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. 


• Applicants who are shortlisted for this role will be expected to produce a reel/portfolio demonstrating their work, as part of the interview process. Applicants are not expected to submit this at the application stage.   

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: Andrew Gordon

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 4838 ​

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 16/06/2026

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