TARGETED VACANCY
We are focused on building a diverse team with a supportive inclusive culture and we are actively seeking applications from people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are :
- Contribute to organisational understanding of Pacific Island and other multicultural and multifaith communities.
- Assist police officers to communicate effectively with cultural appropriateness to members of the local community by providing advice on Pacific Island and other multicultural and multifaith 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 Pacific Island and other multicultural and multifaith 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 Pacific Island and 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
Role Requirements
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 applyApplications to remain current for 12 months.