As the successful applicant you will be part of North West Metro Region which has over 3710 operational police, 343 Victorian Public Service employees which include 115 Police Custody Officers. North West Metro Region is at the forefront of the delivery of policing services to a large, diverse and challenging segment of the Victorian Community.
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:
1. 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.
2. Establish effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
3. Contribute to establishing effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
4. 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.
5. Develop, implement, and deliver Cultural training programs as required.
6. Represent Victoria Police as required at relevant Aboriginal meetings, forums or events.
7. Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers based on customer needs.
8. Attend to welfare needs and provide support to Aboriginal persons in custody, working alongside Aboriginal Community Justice Program (ACJP) members.
9. Prepare reports, including briefing notes, correspondence for a range of internal and external stakeholders as required.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
10. Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, including the historical and contemporary issues impacting on the community.
11. Demonstrated community engagement and experience working with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
12. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and articulate with internal and external stakeholders.
13. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and adaptability to meet changing work requirements.
Requirements and relevant information:
14. A Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for this role
15. One (1) full time, ongoing position available
16. VPS4 salary range: $91,418- $103,725pa, plus superannuation
17. 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.
18. For this role you will be required to apply and pay for a Working with Children Check prior to receiving a job offer. A receipt of payment is required as evidence of this.
19. You are required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold or qualify for a White Class Driver Authority within three (3) months.
20. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa
21. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
Your application must include:
22. Resume
23. Completed VPS application form – attached to the job advertisement
Applications close midnight, Friday 1st September 2023
P lease Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website (;
For further information on this role please contact: Superintendent Zorka Dunstan via email
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss access requirements/reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact North West Metro Business Services via email or call us on (03) 8335 6955.
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.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
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