Address This position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the role:
As an Aboriginal Complaints Support Officer, you will utilise your contemporary knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture to contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing improvements of the Victoria Police complaint handling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This is an extraordinary opportunity to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Working with a small team of senior police officers, you will provide support to the Professional Standards Command on cultural matters likely to impact their interaction with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as victims and complainants. This role is most suitable for an experienced professional who has a passion for providing culturally safe support and improving the outcomes for others.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
Maintain contemporary knowledge of ongoing and present-day themes and issues that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including legislation, Victoria Police policies, procedures and delivery practises;
Provide strategic insights to enhance the Victoria Police complain handling process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are victims, or complainants and provide culturally safe support referrals;
Develop tools and products, that promote, educate and strengthen understanding of the Victoria Police complaints process for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
Establish and maintain positive partnerships with existing networks and key stakeholders from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations;
Support the Professional Standards Command and Police Conduct Unit to deliver on workplace outcomes.
As the successful applicant, you will:
Understand the relevancy of legislation, policies and procedures to accomplish service delivery;
Contribute to the development of plans, strategies and team goals;
Build and maintain positive stakeholders partnerships for working cooperatively;
Present facts, logic and reason to successfully persuade and influence others;
Recognise the sensitivity or confidentiality of information and follows legislation and policy;
Be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent or identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
Requirements and relevant information:
The positions will be based in the Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
While this position will has a nominated usual place of work, the position may be required to work at other locations, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Victorian Public Service Agreement.
The position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and subject to changes to organisational goals and priorities, activities or focus of the job.
The successful candidate will be employed pursuant to Victoria Police policies and procedures along with the relevant Victorian Public Service Agreement.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
Your application must include:
Resume
Application form
Applications close midnight, Sunday 25 February 2024.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, 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: Superintendent Jenny Wilson Mob 0418634174 or via email jenny.wilson@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 is a large organisation employing police, public servants and protective services officers. Victoria Police provides support to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
At Victoria Police our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve. We continually seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce which includes people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
