Police Liaison Officer/Senior Police Liaison Officer (First Nations)

Description:

TARGETED VACANCY - It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. 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 as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
The core capability requirements for this role are:
* Contribute to organisational understanding of First Nations cultures.
* Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on First Nations 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 First Nations 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 First Nations Community Groups and other 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:
Mandatory
* This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
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.