Indigenous Community Liaison Officer (VIC)

Education and Training:

Indigenous community liaison officers are known as Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers (ACLO) or Police Aboriginal Liaison Officers (PALO) in Victoria.

You can work as an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer without formal qualifications, but employers usually require at least Year 10. The ACLO positions are Indigenous specific positions. While working in the position you will get some formal professional development and informal on-the-job training. You will also be assigned a mentor after an initial 2-day induction program.

To become a Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer you will need to become a fully sworn member of Victoria Police. See the entry for Police Officer - State for full details of entry requirements.

Additional Information:

People who have established good networks within Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander communities are encouraged to apply.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

Employment Opportunities:

The Victorian State Government recently pledged to increase Aboriginal representation in the policing, teaching and nursing sectors, to at least 1 per cent of the workforce by 2015.

For Further Information:

Recruiting Services Branch

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recruitingservices@police.vic.gov.au

www.police.vic.gov.au

Information for other states and territories:

Job Guide