Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Victoria Police Full time

This is a designated position. In accordance to Special Measures of section 12 of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
The Victoria Police Aboriginal Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2025 is underpinned by Barring Djinang, the Victorian Government's five-year strategy to enhance Aboriginal employment outcomes in achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace for equality and respect for all Aboriginal people within the organisation.

**About the role**:
As an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO), you will be responsible for enhancing relationship between police and the local Aboriginal Community, as well as establishing effective communication and networks between the police, Aboriginal community, government and non-government agencies.
The successful applicant will be providing services to Eastern Region Divisions 1 & 2.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

**Your duties will include**:

- Work in partnership with Aboriginal community groups to develop and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal issues within the local area and maintain a contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Contribute to establishing effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
- Establish and maintain a positive partnership environment in which the Aboriginal community are encouraged to communicate and interact with Police members to proactively resolve issues and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police within the local Aboriginal community.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and delivering Cultural Training programs as required.
- Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers based on customer needs.
- Attending to welfare needs and providing support to Aboriginal persons in custody working alongside Aboriginal Community Justice Program (ACJP) members.
- Prepare briefing notes and reports as required.

**As the successful applicant, you will have**:

- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, including the historical and contemporary issues impacting on the community.
- Demonstrated community engagement and experience working with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and articulate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and adaptability to meet changing work requirements.

**Requirements and relevant information**:

- A Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for this role
- One (1) x full time ongoing position available
- VPS salary range: $92,332 to $104,762
- Your usual place of work will be at Knox Police Complex located at 414 Burwood Highway, Wantirna however you will be required to work at other locations within the Division (such as Lilydale and Forest Hill complex) as required.
- You are required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold a valid work permit or visa.
- Resume

Applications close, Thursday 07th March 2024

**About Us**:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.



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