Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

As the successful applicant you will be part of North West Metro Region which has over 5500 operational police, 388 Victorian Public Service employees which include 118 Police Custody Officers. North West Metro Region is at the forefront of the delivery of policing services to a large, diverse and challenging segment of the Victorian Community.

Position title: Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer

Position number: 20013653

This is a designated position. In accordance to Special Measures of section 12 of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010, only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

The Victoria Police Aboriginal Inclusion Action Plan 2026-2029 supports the Barring Djinang First Peoples Workforce Development Framework 2024-2028 to enhance employment outcomes in achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace for equality and respect for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the organisation.

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

About the role:

As an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO), you will be responsible for enhancing relationships 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.

Your duties will include:

• In partnership with Aboriginal community groups, develop and maintain knowledge of Aboriginal issues within the local area and maintain a contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Establish effective communication and networking between Police members, local Aboriginal community members and other government and non-government agencies.
• 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 Aboriginal communities are encouraged to communicate and interact with Police members to proactively resolve issues and actively promote awareness of the role of Victoria Police within Aboriginal communities.
• Develop, implement, and deliver Cultural training programs as required.
• Represent Victoria Police as required at relevant Aboriginal meetings, forums or events.
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate strategies to improve service delivery to customers based on customer needs.
• Attend to welfare needs and provide support to Aboriginal persons in custody, working alongside Aboriginal Community Justice Program (ACJP) members.
• Prepare reports, including briefing notes, correspondence for a range of internal and external stakeholders as required.

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.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and adaptability to meet changing work requirements.

 Requirements and relevant information:

• A Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for this role.
• One (1) full time, ongoing position available.
• VPS4 salary range: $100,894- $114,476 pa, plus superannuation.
• Your usual place of work will be at Melbourne East Police Station located in 202 Bourke Street, Melbourne, however, you will be required to work at any other location 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 Lice nce and hold or qualify for a White Class Driver Authority within three (3) months.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or 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.

• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflect, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed VPS application form – attached to the job advertisement

Applications close midnight, Monday 5 October 2026

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms: The Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) and Seek website. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information on this role please contact: Superintendent Zorka Dunstan via email [email protected].

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 us via email NWMETRO-Business [email protected] or on (03) 8335 6955.

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 Aboriginal 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