Overview
You will assist the Queensland Police Service in developing trust and understanding with local First Nations communities and breaking down barriers between the community and the police. You will build and maintain strong relationships between the community and the Queensland Police Service.
Role requirements
- This is an identified position; it is a genuine occupational requirement that a First Nations person fills this position as permitted by relevant anti-discrimination provisions.
- Driving: the occupant is required to hold a Queensland C class driver's licence or have the ability to acquire one.
- Uniform and dress: adherence to the Police Liaison Officer uniform and the QPS Code of Dress and Appearance.
- Work schedule: may involve a set roster, weekends and shift work to attend local festivals and forums, with shift penalties and overtime where applicable.
Key capabilities
- As a First Nations Police Liaison Officer, assist in developing trust and understanding between the Queensland Police Service and the wider community, with a focus on local First Nations communities.
- We value diversity and seek candidates with varied backgrounds who can think differently and innovate.
- We will consider your knowledge, skills, experience, development potential, and personal qualities when making a selection.
Core capability requirements
- Contribute to organisational understanding of First Nations cultures.
- Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to community members by providing advice on First Nations customs and protocols.
- Work with QPS members to identify opportunities to strengthen community engagement and culturally appropriate crime prevention and early intervention strategies.
- Assist First Nations community members to access policing services and advise on referrals to other community services where necessary.
- Engage proactively with First Nations and other multicultural/community groups to identify and build community-led programs and initiatives.
- Identify and link key stakeholders across police, community and government agencies to support community-based programs and initiatives to improve safety.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Employment details
- Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
- Industries: Government Administration
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