Targeted Vacancy
We are focused on building a diverse team with a supportive inclusive culture and we are actively seeking applications from people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.
An chance exists to become a Police Liaison Officer and join the Queensland Police Service (QPS), in the Gold Coast District's Cultural Liaison & Crime Prevention Team.
As a Police Liaison Officer, you will assist in developing trust and understanding, between members of the Queensland Police Service and wider community, with particular focus to local Hispanic, Latino and other multicultural and multifaith communities across the Gold Coast.
Our team plays a key role in community engagement activities across schools and other local and state government agencies, non-government agencies and stakeholders etc. aimed at educating and promoting the awareness of preventative behaviours.
The Cross-Cultural Liaison Unit (CCLU) forms part of the broader Crime Prevention Team where you will work and provide support to officers, particularly in the prevention of crime involving multicultural and multifaith community groups, while working towards a safer community through connected and engaged relationships.
We value diversity and are actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds who can think differently and innovate.
Connecting cultures and Improving safety is at the heart of our work as Police Liaison Officers. It really is an exciting time to join the QPS, come join us.
For more information, visit:
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/careers-with-the-qps/police-liaison-officers or email PLORecruitment@police.qld.gov.au
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
* Contribute to organisational understanding of multicultural and multifaith communities.
* Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on multicultural and multifaith 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 multicultural and multifaith 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 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
Role Requirements
Other
* This position involves driving of QPS vehicles. The occupant of this position is required to hold a Queensland 'C' class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire a driver's licence.
* This position requires wearing a Police Liaison Officer uniform and adherence to the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance.
* This position requires working 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
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/669252/25
Closing Date: Monday, 1st December 2025