Senior Community Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago

Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia beBeeCommunity Full time $79,976
Job Overview

This position involves developing trust and understanding between the Queensland Police Service and Indigenous/multi-cultural communities. You will play a crucial role in breaking down barriers and building strong relationships with local communities.

TARGETED VACANCY

This is an identified position that requires a First Nations person to be selected, as permitted by the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act. 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 related to cultural capabilities.

Role Requirements

  • This position is a genuine occupational requirement for a First Nations person. It also requires the ability to acquire a Queensland 'C' class driver's licence or hold one.
  • Wearing a Police Liaison Officer uniform and adhering to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance are also requirements.
  • Working to a set roster, attending local festivals, forums, and meeting policing needs of the local area may involve weekend work and shift work, with shift penalties and overtime possible.

Key Responsibilities

  • As a First Nations Police Liaison Officer, you will contribute to organisational understanding of First Nations cultures.
  • You will assist police officers in communicating effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community, providing advice on First Nations customs and protocols.
  • Working with QPS members to identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement and develop culturally appropriate crime prevention and early intervention strategies.
  • Assisting First Nations community members to access policing services and providing advice to QPS members on referral to other community services where necessary.
  • Positively and proactively engaging with First Nations Community Groups, multicultural, and multifaith community groups to identify and build community-based and community-led programs and initiatives.
  • Linking key stakeholders across police, community, and government agencies to support community-based and community-led programs and/or initiatives to improve community safety.

Further Information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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