Working as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) in the NT Police offers the rewarding opportunity to bridge cultural gaps and build meaningful relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and law enforcement.

In this role, you play a crucial part in ensuring that the voices and concerns of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people are heard and respected, contributing to a more inclusive and understanding approach to policing.

You’ll gain deep insights into ATSI cultures and traditions, which enrich both your professional and personal life.

This position not only allows you to make a positive impact in promoting trust and cooperation between communities and the police, but it provides a sense of fulfilment as you help to create a safer, more harmonious environment for all.

The role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities and the chance to use your cultural knowledge and authority to help people.

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Key responsibilities

Assist NT Police to communicate effectively with members of the local community and provide information about local customs, people, places and protocols.

Assist community members to access policing services and provide information or referral to other community services where necessary.

Support sworn officers to provide an effective and a culturally appropriate policing response to the community and ensure that community concerns about crime related issues are communicated to Police.

Participate in community engagement activities and maintain contact with community leaders by participating in meetings, forums or festivals.

Assist police with relevant administrative duties.

How to apply

Are you or someone you know interested in the ALO role?

You can, or assist that person to complete the ALO application form .

The application must also include:

a current resume
nomination of at least two referees.

What you need

Your local Police member:

Should assist the applicant in completing the PF166 Criminal History Authorisation Form and email to the Community Resilience and Engagement Command. Ensure identification documents are certified by the authorised officer, along with page 2 of the document.
Must talk with local Elders to ensure support for applicant to be the community ALO. A record of the conversation and support (or otherwise) must be included in the application. A template is included in the Application.

The Officer in Charge and local Police members are to email their support for the applicant to become the local ALO; and include: