Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program
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Applications close Friday 28 May 2021
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Victoria Police is encouraging applicants who identify as African-Australian to apply for the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program.
Victoria Police is partnering with Africause, Jesuit Social Services, Victoria University Polytechnic, AMES Australia, MatchWorks, and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers to offer the opportunity to participate in the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program.
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“Victoria Police is committed to growing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve — we value the diversity of age, gender, culture, religion and sexual orientation of our employees”
- Victoria Police
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Video footage courtesy of Victoria University
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“The Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program enhanced the natural skills that I already possessed and gave me invaluable resources to help me pass the Entrance Exam and all other components of the application process. The Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program is the edge you need." - Constable Newbetre
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Course In Policing Recruitment Pathways details
- Applications close: Friday 28 May 2021
- Course start date: 29 June 2021
- Course duration: 15 weeks
- Days of course: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Round 6 will be delivered via a blended model with some face to face classes at Victoria University in Footscray, with the majority of classes remaining online. Regional applicants from outer Melbourne are encouraged to apply, with a commitment to attending key course activities in person where possible.
Course fees are covered by the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program. There are no Course costs to Participants.
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About the Program
The Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program seeks to increase the representation of African-Australians from refugee and other backgrounds in
Victoria Police. This program is designed to assist and provide support to applicants throughout the recruitment process.
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Support provided to participants
- Mentoring and support from African-Australian community leaders
- Participant assessment, and guidance on recruitment pathway options
- Mentoring, support and guidance to participants to succeed through each stage of the recruitment process
- 15 week Course In Policing Recruitment Pathways to build skills and capabilities for success through the recruitment process
- Training on professional culture and expectations of the Victoria Police
- Support and mentoring during the Police Academy training and ongoing mentoring following deployment to police stations
Who is eligible to participate in the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program?
To apply for the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program you will first need to meet our selection criteria. Later, you will also be assessed on criteria related to the role you are applying for.
You will need:
- Commitment, good character and reputation
- English communication and numeracy skills
- Must be an Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
- A clear Police Check. This will be treated on a case by case basis
- Identify as African-Australian. Applicants from refugee and humanitarian backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
- To be able to pass the Police Fitness Test by the completion of the program
- To demonstrate knowledge and commitment to joining Victoria Police
- Cultural awareness gained by employment in Australia
Would you like to be the next generation of Victoria Police?
For more information and to apply for the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program, please visit our website: www.victoriapolicediversity.org.au.
Please contact our team via email vicpol.d...@jss.org.au or phone 9421 7600.
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