Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Police Full time

**Position title**: Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

**Position number**: E20044071
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 relationships 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.

**Your duties will include**:

- In partnership with Aboriginal community groups, develop and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal issues within the local area and maintain a contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Establish effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
- 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 Aboriginal communities are encouraged to communicate and interact with Police members to proactively resolve issues and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police within Aboriginal communities.
- Develop, implement, and deliver Cultural training programs as required.
- Represent Victoria Police as required at relevant Aboriginal meetings, forums or events.
- Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers based on customer needs.
- Attend to welfare needs and provide support to Aboriginal persons in custody, working alongside Aboriginal Community Justice Program (ACJP) members.
- Prepare reports, including briefing notes, correspondence for a range of internal and external stakeholders 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) full time, ongoing position available
- VPS4 salary range: $91,418- $103,725pa, plus superannuation
- Your usual place of work will be at Richmond Police Station located in 217 Church Street, Richmond; however, you will be required to work at any other location within the Division as required.
- You are required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold or qualify for a White Class Driver Authority within three (3) months.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa
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Applications close midnight, Friday 1st September 2023

**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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