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SalaryAn exciting opportunity exists for a high performing team player in the position of New and Emerging Community Liaison Officer (NECLO) within the Operational Services Division, Southern Metro Region (SMR), Victoria Police. The position is based at the Dandenong Police Complex and will report to the Unit Manager of the Multicultural Liaison Unit and/or the SMR Community Engagement Inspector.
Our mission is to have a positive impact in our region and organisationally for our focus area. The work of the NECLO is to deliver a safer Victoria with our partners by providing intelligence and confident policing, focusing on the development of partnerships and working with the community to empower individuals to build a safer Victoria.
Victoria Police enjoys considered community trust and satisfaction. We are committed to ensuring that all our people follow our core values of Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, Support, Flexibility and Safety.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Develop and implement initiatives, programs and strategies to achieve regional goals.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of New and Emerging communities issues within the local area and maintain contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Establish and maintain positive partnerships with New and Emerging communities to encourage communication, interaction and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police.
- Assist in developing, implementing and providing appropriate training programs and represent Victoria Police as required at meetings, forums or events that relate to New and Emerging communities issues.
- Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers and prepare, prioritise and provide clear, concise and timely reports and correspondence.
- Knowledge and understanding of New and Emerging communities in Victoria, the settlement dispersion and the issues impacting those communities including their history and the current policing issues.
- Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills as well as developed analytical and problem-solving skills within a program management environment addressing sensitive issues.
- Awareness of the activities of local New and Emerging Community groups and relevant government agencies support.
- Drive, initiative and ability to work autonomously and/or as part of a team with a proven record of ethical behaviour.
- One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
- This position is located at the Dandenong Police Complex, 50 Langhorne Street Dandenong, VIC, 3175.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or 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.
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- Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website or 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, please contact Senior Sergeant Robbie Colcott on (03) 8600 8193 or .
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 or on (03) 8335 8081.
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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