Description:
As a Torres Strait Islander Police Liaison Officer (TSIPLO), you will help build trust and understanding between the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and local communities in the islands. Key duties include improving QPS's understanding of the local cultures, advising on culturally appropriate communication, community engagement and crime prevention strategies.
You will be the bridge between key stakeholders across across police, community, and government agencies to help community members access policing, referrals and other services, support existing initiatives and engage with members of your community.
Job details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Community Engagement and Education Classification Not applicable Workplace Location Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/636124/25 Closing date 26-May-2025 Yearly salary $72862 - $79976 Fortnightly salary $2792.80 - $3065.50 Job duration Contact person Ash Currie Contact details Phone: 07 40691520Access the National Relay Service
Targeted Vacancy
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). 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.
As a TSIPLO you will play the role of a first responder on your island, attending calls for service and gaining a good understanding of the situation before working with Police from Thursday Island to safely resolve the situation. This role is essential for building a more inclusive, safer community.
Role Requirements
- 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 Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
- 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.
Key capabilities
A description of the duties and key capabilities for this role are:
- As a First Nations Police Liaison Officer, you will assist in developing trust and understanding, between members of the Queensland Police Service and wider community, with particular focus to local First Nations communities.
- We value diversity and are actively seeking candidates with varied backgrounds who can think differently and innovate.
- In choosing the right person for this role we will consider what you have done previously - the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Contribute to organizational 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 including 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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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