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OverviewJoin to apply for the Police / Senior Police Liaison Officer (First Nations) role at Queensland Police Service.An opportunity exists to become a Police Liaison Officer and join the Queensland Police Service (QPS), in the Logan Districts Crime Prevention and Engagement Team. You will be required to establish and maintain positive rapport between culturally specific communities and the QPS, with a particular focus to the Logan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Targeted VacancyResponsibilitiesAs 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.Key CapabilitiesContribute to organisational 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 culturally appropriate crime prevention and early intervention strategies.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 and other multicultural and multifaith community groups to identify and build community-based programs and initiatives.Identify and link key stakeholders across police, community and government agencies to support community-based initiatives.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Community Engagement and EducationSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesGovernment Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr