Indigenous Cultural Engagement Specialist

10 hours ago

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia beBeeCommunity Full time $70,000 - $80,000
Job Title:

Police Liaison Officer

Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in fostering trust and understanding between the local community and the Queensland Police Service, with a particular focus on indigenous/multi-cultural communities.

As a Police Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships between the community and the Queensland Police Service, facilitating effective communication and addressing cultural sensitivities.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
Requirements

This position requires:

  • Ability to hold a Queensland 'C' class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.
  • Willingness to wear a Police Liaison Officer uniform and adhere to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance.
  • Ability to work to a set roster and may also involve weekend work and shift work to attend local festivals, and forums and to meet the policing needs of the local area - Shift penalties and overtime may apply.
What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a real difference in your community.

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