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What this job is
A General Duties Police Officer patrols assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, and enforces legislation across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, or other Australian jurisdictions. The role involves attending crime scenes, interviewing witnesses and victims, managing public safety incidents, and preparing reports for prosecution or court proceedings. Officers work within strict legislative frameworks including the Crimes Act, Road Transport Act, and relevant state/territory police legislation, often working shift patterns including nights and weekends.
Pay
A$2,560 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Case Note Documentationcore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Trauma-Informed Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Check diving equipment
- Check official documents
- Community Development
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliance
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Multitasking
- Negotiation
- Record Management
- Research and Analysis
- Time Management and Prioritisation