Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Hume - Wodonga
Reference: VG/20039073-2
As an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO), you will be responsible for enhancing relationship between police and the local Aboriginal Community, as well as establishing effective communication and networks between the police, Aboriginal community, government, and non-government agencies.
This is a designated position. In accordance with Special Measures of section 12 of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
- Work in partnership with Aboriginal community groups to develop and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal issues within the local area and maintain a contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Contribute to establishing effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
- Establish and maintain a positive partnership environment in which the Aboriginal community are encouraged to communicate and interact with Police members to proactively resolve issues and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police within the local Aboriginal community.
- Assist in developing, implementing and delivering appropriate training programmes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers based on customer needs.
- Attending to welfare needs and providing support to Aboriginal persons in custody working alongside Aboriginal Community Justice Program (ACJP) members.
- Prepare briefing notes and reports as required to document planned activities and record progress of same.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, including the historical and contemporary issues impacting on the community.
- Demonstrated community engagement and experience working with the Victorian Aboriginal community.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and articulate with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements and relevant information:
- One (1) x full time ongoing position available, 20039073
- VPS4 Salary range: $9 7,955 to $111,142
- Your usual place of work will be at Wodonga police Complex located in 100 Hovell Street, Wodonga however you will be required to work at other locations within the Division as required.
- For this role you will be required to apply and pay for a Working with Children Check prior to receiving a job offer. A receipt of payment is required as evidence of this.
- You are required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and 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.
Your application must include:
- Resume
- Completed application form - attached to the job advertisement.
Applications close 31 August 2025.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic).
Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information on this role please contact: Inspector Tracy Johnston via email tracy.johnston@police.vic.gov.au.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.
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.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Abor iginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”
If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
Applications close Sunday 31 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
12 August 2025