New and Emerging Community Liaison Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Victoria Police

Victoria Police

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Full time

Organisation:
Victoria Police

Salary:
$74,580 - $90,558

Occupation:
Community Services

Reference:
VG/JE A

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a high performing team player in the position of New and Emerging Community Liaison Officer (NECLO) within the Operational Services Division, Southern Metro Region (SMR), Victoria Police.

The position is based at the Dandenong Police Complex and will report to the Unit Manager of the Multicultural Liaison Unit and/or the SMR Community Engagement Inspector.

Our mission is to have a positive impact in our region and organisationally for our focus area.

The work of the NECLO is to deliver a safer Victoria with our partners by providing intelligence and confident policing, focusing on the development of partnerships and working with the community to empower individuals to build a safer Victoria.

Victoria Police enjoys considered community trust and satisfaction.

We are committed to ensuring that all our people follow our core values of
Respect, Integrity, Leadership, Professionalism, Support, Flexibility and Safety.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

Develop and implement initiatives, programs and strategies to achieve regional goals.
Develop and maintain knowledge of new and emerging communities issues within the local area and maintain contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain positive partnerships with new and emerging communities to encourage communication, interaction and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police.
Assist in developing, implementing and providing appropriate training programs and represent Victoria Police as required at meetings, forums or events that relate to new and emerging communities issues.
Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers and prepare, prioritise and provide clear, concise and timely reports and correspondence.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

Knowledge and understanding of new and emerging communities in Victoria, the settlement dispersion and the issues impacting those communities including their history and the current policing issues.
Welldeveloped interpersonal, written and oral communication skills as well as developed analytical and problemsolving skills within a program management environment addressing sensitive issues.
Awareness of the activities of local new and emerging community groups and relevant government agencies support.
Drive, initiative and ability to work autonomously and/or as part of a team with a proven record of ethical behaviour.

Requirements and relevant information:

One (1) x fulltime, ongoing position available.
This position is located at the Dandenong Police Complex, 50 Langhorne Street Dandenong, VIC, 317
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

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Resume:

Applications close midnight, Monday 5 February 2024.

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.