Police/Senior Police Liaison Officer

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Police Service Full time

As a First Nations Police Liaison Officer, you will assist in developing trust and understanding between members of the Queensland Police Service and the wider community, with particular focus on local First Nations communities.

Targeted Vacancy

This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104, and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991). One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to cultural capabilities.

Your Key Accountabilities

As a First Nations Police Liaison Officer, you will assist in developing trust and understanding between members of the Queensland Police Service and the wider community, with particular focus on local First Nations communities.

We value diversity and are actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds who can think differently and innovate.

In choosing the right person for this role, we will consider what you have done previously - the knowledge, skills, and experience you've built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

The Core Capability Requirements For This Role Are

  • Contribute to organisational understanding of First Nations cultures.
  • Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on First Nations customs and protocols.
  • Work with QPS members to identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement and the development of QPS crime prevention and early intervention strategies that are culturally appropriate.
  • Assist First Nations community members to access policing services and provide advice to QPS members on referral to other community services where necessary.
  • Positively and proactively engage with First Nations Community Groups including other multicultural and multifaith community groups to identify and build community-based and community-led programs and initiatives.
  • Identify and link key stakeholders across police, community, and government agencies in support of community-based/community-led programs and/or initiatives to improve community safety.
Role Requirements

Mandatory
  • This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104, and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991). One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to cultural capabilities.
Other
  • This position involves driving QPS vehicles. The occupant of this position is required to hold a Queensland 'C' class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.
  • This position requires wearing a Police Liaison Officer uniform and adherence to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance. This position requires working to a set roster and may also involve weekend work and shift work to attend local festivals and forums to meet the policing needs of the local area - Shift penalties and overtime may apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education
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