Multicultural Community Liaison Officer

**Clerk Grade 3/4**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Chatswood, North Sydney, and Mosman**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Multicultural Community Liaison Officer** (MCLO) to be part of our North Shore Police Area Command. The Multicultural Community Liaison Officer is responsible for providing advice and support in the management of multicultural issues for NSWPF. They establish and maintain close personal rapport, implement strategies to engage and work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and influence responsive and sensitive service delivery to these communities.

Chatswood Police Station is located a short walk from Chatswood Railway Station which is serviced by Sydney Trains, Metro services and various bus services. Chatswood CBD contains two major shopping centres Westfield and Chatswood Chase with a busy mall area joining the two - all within a short walk from the Police Station.

Applicants **must**hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences recorded on their driving history within the last six (6) months or NSW Police Force Bronze Certification.

For more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role), **click here** to view the role description.

**A Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a prerequisite for this role.**

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease; and
- convenient location for public transport and to shops.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Supporting Police to deliver quality services that are responsive to the needs and expectations of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities is paramount in this role. Using examples from your own experience, explain how you would work with communities from differing cultural and/or language backgrounds, especially those that might be resistant to working with Police.

**Target Question 2**:
If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact **Rima Elhage via 0414 414 048**.
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.