Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

NSW Police Force; Berrigan; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) role within the Murray River Police District is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. The ACLO provides guidance to commands on local Aboriginal issues and builds relationships with Elders and community members to support policing objectives.

Applicants must comply with the WWCC, have a valid driver’s licence with no recent offences, and sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.
• Must hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences in last 6 months.
• WWCC is a prerequisite for this role.
• Must sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to commands in managing local Aboriginal issues.
• Establish and maintain rapport with Elders, Leaders and Aboriginal community members.
• Develop network contacts to strengthen cooperation and communication with local policing and statutory bodies.

Job description

This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with the NSW Police Force Aboriginal Employment Strategy. Applicants for this role must be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being an Aboriginal and be accepted by the Aboriginal community as defined by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983. This is also in accordance with Part 5, Clause 26 of the NSW Government Sector Employment Rules 2014. An Aboriginal person (as defined by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983) means a person who:

• is member of the Aboriginal race of Australia, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal person, and
• is accepted by the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal person.

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About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) to be part of our Murray River Police District. The Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer is responsible for providing advice and support to commands in the management of local Aboriginal issues. They assist in establishing and maintaining close personal rapport with Elders, Leaders and the members of the Aboriginal community by developing network contacts to strengthen co-operation and communication and to assist community members in their dealing with local policing issues and their contact with other statutory bodies. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised by Part 5, Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014. Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences recorded on their driving history within the last six (6) months or NSW Police Force Bronze Certification. The role is subject to the terms of the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998. Under the terms of the Act, persons who have been convicted of certain serious sex offences are prohibited from applying for this role as it involves child-related employment. In accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998, applicants for this role will be required to sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration. A Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a prerequisite for this role.

A Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a prerequisite for this role. The applicant is responsible for applying for their own WWCC (an employer cannot apply on behalf of a worker) and if the outcome is a clearance, the Check is valid for five (5) years and may be used for any child-related work in NSW. You can apply for a Working With Children Check by clicking here

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role).

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people.

We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges.

If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [e-mail]
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]