Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

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 relationship 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.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Work in partnership with Aboriginal community groups to develop and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal issues within the local area and maintain a contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to establishing effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
• Establish and maintain a positive partnership environment in which the Aboriginal community are encouraged to communicate and interact with Police members to proactively resolve issues and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police within the local Aboriginal community.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and delivering Cultural Training programs as required.
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers based on customer needs.
• Attending to welfare needs and providing support to Aboriginal persons in custody working alongside Aboriginal Community Justice Program (ACJP) members.
• Prepare briefing notes and reports as required.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, including the historical and contemporary issues impacting on the community.
• Demonstrated community engagement and experience working with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and articulate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and adaptability to meet changing work requirements.

Requirements and relevant information:

• A Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for this role

• One (1) x full time ongoing position available
• VPS salary range: $92,332 to $104,762
• Your usual place of work will be at Wodonga police Complex located in 100 Hovell Street, Wodonga however you will be required to work at other locations within the Division as required.
• 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.
• You are required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close, 21st April 2024.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website & the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic).
Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

For further information on this role please contact: Inspector Joel Hughes on (03) 5723 0826 or via email joel.hughes@police.vic.gov.au.

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 an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8082.

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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