Australia Federal Police
Transforming Federal Police Recruitment for a Diverse Australia
Transforming Federal Police Recruitment for a Diverse Australia
How do you transform law enforcement recruitment to attract Australia's most diverse talent pool? The Australian Federal Police needed to revolutionize their digital recruitment strategy to build a workforce that truly represents the communities they serve.
Client: Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Industry: Law Enforcement
Platform: Digital Recruitment Hub
Workforce: 7,000+ personnel
Scope: National recruitment
Essential for effective law enforcement
Critical for community trust
Key to solving complex crimes
Vital for national security
Foundation for inclusive policing
Create a digital recruitment platform that attracts diverse talent—including women, First Nations Australians, and culturally diverse communities—while repositioning the AFP as an intelligence-led organization that outsmarks serious crime.
26 stakeholder interviews
4 focus groups
1,200+ survey responses
Global law enforcement analysis
6 detailed persona profiles
New Brand Platform: "A Step Ahead"
Positions AFP above traditional policing
Emphasizes intelligence-based operations
Highlights complex crime fighting
Appeals to diverse talent pool
First Nations: Cultural safety concerns, historical distrust
CALD Communities: Career perception, family expectations
Women: Gender representation, work-life balance
General: Salary concerns, Canberra relocation
Smart Architecture: Intuitive career exploration
Inclusive Design: WCAG AA compliance
Dynamic Content: Personalized journeys
Streamlined Process: Automated applications
Cloud Innovation: Modern tech stack
Accessibility First: WCAG AA standards
Mobile Optimized: Device-agnostic design
Inclusive Language: Clear communication
User-Centric: Intuitive journeys
Future Ready: Scalable platform
The platform enables AFP to:
Attract diverse talent
Streamline recruitment
Build talent pools
Engage communities
Transform perception
"Host/Havas delivered a product of a high standard within the timeframes articulated in the project scope... As a result of the comprehensive research undertaken, the AFP have a way forward in the effort to increase diversity in the organisation."